Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Veolia Environnement SA; Trevose (PA); Remote; USD 109,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer for North America with deep expertise in ultrapure water (UPW) systems and a strong background in chemical and mechanical engineering. You will lead the full proposal lifecycle—from qualification to system design, costing and handover—working with global teams to deliver mission-critical water treatment solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across process engineering, sales, and other disciplines, with a remote-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Proven expertise in ultra pure water treatment technologies.
• Strong foundation in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design ultrapure water (UPW) systems using mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry principles.
• Work with a diverse equipment portfolio (ultrafiltration, RO, UV destruction, EDI, ion exchange).
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, and layouts with Process Engineering.
• Own proposal schedules and coordinate resources across engineering teams.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships throughout the proposal cycle.
• Collaborate with electrical/mechanical teams to assemble comprehensive proposal packages.
• Translate technical concepts into compelling client communications.

Skills

Mass transfer

Fluid dynamics

Inorganic chemistry

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Global teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UPW systems

Ultrafiltration

Reverse osmosis

UV destruction

Electrodeionization

Ion exchange

Job description

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The position can be remote. This individual can work anywhere in North America.

Note: This is a mechanical/chemical process engineering role within industrial water treatment. Candidates must have direct experience in high-purity water, UPW systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure.

As an Sr. Applications Engineer, you'll be the first technical point of contact for our clients, partnering with Sales and Process Engineering to develop innovative water treatment solutions for complex, mission-critical applications. You'll own the complete proposal lifecycle—from lead qualification through system design, costing, and contract handover—while collaborating across global teams and time zones.

What You'll Do

• Leverage expertise in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganicchemistryto design custom ultrapurewater(UPW) systems
• Work across a diverse equipment portfolio including ultrafiltration,reverse osmosis, UV destruction, electrodeionization, and ion exchange technologies
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, and system layouts with Process Engineering
• Own proposal schedules and coordinate resources across engineering teams
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships throughout the proposal cycle
• Evaluate technical specifications, manage scope changes, and ensure on-time delivery
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, etc.) to develop comprehensive proposal packages

Client Engagement

• Create compelling proposal documents that showcase Veolia's superior process designs and integrated solutions
• SupportSaleswith technical consultations and customer presentations
• Translate complex engineering into clear client communication.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Proven expertise in ultra pure water treatment technologies
• Strong foundation in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganicchemistry
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer's License (PE) or ability to obtain one within 1 year
• Direct experience withwater treatmentsystems and industrial operations
• Familiarity with ultrapurewateror semiconductor manufacturing applications.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer the following benefits package:

• Total Target Compensation Range:USD 109,296 - $ 154,814.00 / CAD $109,000.00 - $162,383.00
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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