Senior Applications Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment

Skills Alliance; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills Alliance seeks a Senior Applications Engineer for Water & Wastewater Treatment to translate customer needs into technically sound proposals, process designs, and cost estimates. You will collaborate with Sales, Process Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance to deliver competitive solutions for municipal and industrial markets.

The role requires extensive engineering expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities with precision and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater treatment.
• Strong understanding of biological treatment processes and engineered treatment technologies.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, equipment specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for technical and commercial analysis.
• Experience with process modeling software such as BioWin or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with proposal development, technical reviews, and customer-facing activities.
• Develop project-specific technical specifications and solution packages based on established treatment technologies and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with process engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions meet design criteria and objectives.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, system configurations, and supporting technical documentation for budgets and final proposals.
• Coordinate with project management and procurement to validate equipment availability and delivery schedules.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates, pricing models, and commercial proposal packages.
• Ensure all proposals receive appropriate approvals prior to release.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations, and project discussions as required.
• Develop project cash flow projections and financial documentation with finance teams.
• Maintain proposal records, calculations, pricing files, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on proposal quality and cycle-time reduction.

Skills

Planning & organization

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Civil/Mechanical or related

Tools

Excel

BioWin or similar process design tools

Job description

A leading provider of advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions.

About the Role

Senior Applications Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment. A leading provider of advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to support business development activities across municipal and industrial markets. This position plays a critical role in developing technically sound and commercially competitive proposals for complex treatment projects. Working closely with Sales, Process Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for translating customer requirements into detailed technical proposals, process designs, cost estimates, and project documentation. The role requires strong engineering expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with proposal development, technical reviews, and customer-facing activities.
• Develop project-specific technical specifications and solution packages based on established treatment technologies and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with process engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions meet required design criteria and treatment objectives.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, system configurations, and supporting technical documentation for budgetary and final proposals.
• Coordinate with project management and procurement teams to validate equipment availability, delivery schedules, and project execution requirements.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates, pricing models, and commercial proposal packages.
• Ensure all proposals receive appropriate technical, commercial, and management approvals prior to release.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations, and project discussions as required.
• Develop project cash flow projections and financial documentation in collaboration with finance teams.
• Maintain comprehensive proposal records, calculations, pricing files, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on proposal quality, standardization, and cycle-time reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater treatment.
• Strong understanding of biological treatment processes, drinking water treatment systems, and engineered treatment technologies.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, equipment specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for technical and commercial analysis.
• Experience with process modeling software such as BioWin or similar biological process design tools.
• Previous experience working with geographically dispersed teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and procurement processes.

Required Skills

• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships across technical, commercial, and operational teams.
• Analytical problem-solving skills combined with practical decision-making ability.
• Customer-focused mindset with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility when responding to changing project requirements and market demands.