Remote Applications Engineer - Water Systems

Grundfos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

On-demand training

Volunteer leave for community service

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide expert guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization for high-purity water solutions. The role emphasizes supporting customers, collaborating with Sales, and delivering energy-efficient, reliable systems globally.

You will evaluate inquiries, develop concepts, estimate costs, and compare equipment options while maintaining strong customer-facing communication and technical rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, technical sales support, or system design.
• Strong understanding of high-purity water treatment processes, system hydraulics, sanitary design principles, and high-purity water-quality requirements.
• Proficiency with engineering selection and sizing tools and ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer inquiries, specifications, and operating requirements to define the technical and commercial scope of proposed high-purity water treatment solutions.
• Develop conceptual system designs and perform preliminary engineering calculations to support equipment sizing, selection, and estimating.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and identify value-engineered alternatives that optimize system performance, cost, and overall customer value.
• Research and evaluate equipment and component options based on technical suitability, availability, lead time, and pricing.
• Explore innovative approaches to customer application challenges and recommend practical, technically sound solutions.
• Partner with Sales to determine the best path forward for Grundfos-proposed solutions and align the technical and commercial strategy presented to the customer.
• Lead technical review and turnover meetings to communicate project requirements and confirm the scope of supply with downstream teams.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Engineering selection & sizing tools

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide expert guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization for high-purity water solutions. The role emphasizes supporting customers, collaborating with Sales, and delivering energy-efficient, reliable systems globally.

You will evaluate inquiries, develop concepts, estimate costs, and compare equipment options while maintaining strong customer-facing communication and technical rigor.