Application Engineer - Separation TechnologiesVeolia North AmericaTomball, TX (Onsite)Full-TimeApply on company siteCompany DescriptionVeolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service a range of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronics ultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our ground-breaking endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analytical instruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.Job DescriptionVeolia Energy & Process Solutions (VEPS) and Water Technologies Solutions Poseidon (WTSP) businesses within VWTS are broadening their product offering, which involves a significant focus on pre-Engineered equipment/systems as well as geographical / market segment growth.Application Engineers are the first engineers our clients encounter. Alongside Sales and Process Engineering, this position is responsible for developing winning water treatment solutions for clients under complex technical or regulatory requirements. Working with a diverse team across time zones and continents, you own the bid – from lead qualification, through system design and costing, to contract signature and handover to Engineering. As an Application Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and driving a winning and executable solution throughout the sales cycle, from lead qualification to contract signature and project handover.Key Responsibilities
Working in partnership with the sales team and our channel partners to develop the bid strategy for the sale of the VEPS portfolio of pre-Engineered & WTSP Technologies and Products.
Maintaining ongoing communication with the salesperson.
Reviewing specifications and customer supplied documentation, providing comments, clarifications and exceptions as needed in accordance with the VEPS or WTSP technology.
Working with the Process Engineering Team to understand, support and finalize the design of various flowsheet processes to solve water treatment problems for our Customers ensuring alignment with the bid strategy. Flowsheets may involve multiple unit operations.
Developing required proposal sections and supporting documentation to sell the benefits of Veolia’s solution. Understand and incorporate Veolia’s value proposition for the market and technologies proposed.
Where required to, develop a cost estimate for the proposal, working with the Sourcing Team or the Estimation Team as needed to obtain equipment quotes and finalize costing - specifically when responding to inquiries which depart from the VEPS or VWTP standard technology offering.
Actively collaborating with other functions (Sales, Contract Management, Sourcing, Execution) to develop risk mitigation strategies while maintaining a competitive position.
Leading & participating in all required meetings and reviews during the proposal preparation process.
Assist other members of the team with document publishing/formatting as needed.
Maintain accurate opportunity details through Sales Force – SFDC.
Maintain knowledge of market trends, competitive actions, product needs, and customer base.
Participating in Marketing Activity such as Webinars, Exhibition, Seminar, Conference and other marketing campaigns.
Job Location:
Canada (Quebec) or US (Texas) - Partial home office / partial at office location to be defined depending on candidate.
Training on technology and regular attendance to Poseidon Offices and Factory in Levis, Quebec, Canada
Initial training on Technology & process at EPS offices in Melbourne, Australia and/or Dubai
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 challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.QualificationsMinimum requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering field – Chemical or Mechanical preferred
Experience in Energy, Oil & Gas (Produced Water and/or Wastewater Treatment) or related industries preferred but not required
Fluency in English (both written and verbal)
Useful skills or abilities:
Five (5) years’ experience in chemical/mechanical engineering or a related field
Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
Self starter, able to work independently, or in a team environment, with the ability to exercise good judgement under changing conditions
French language skills may be useful
The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.