Senior Application Engineer – Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Short Summary

Senior Application Engineer – Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics at Veolia Environnement SA. About the employer 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…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Senior Application Engineer – Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
• Organization: Veolia Environnement SA
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: Houston, TX, United States
• Work arrangement: Remote
• Opportunity type: Remote work opportunities
• Sector: Information Technology
• Compensation: Not specified
• Application deadline: Deadline not specified

Description

About the employer

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.

Responsibilities

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.

We're seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join our MicroElectronics Applications Engineering Team in North America. This is a pivotal role where you'll be the primary technical point of contact for our clients, leading the design of cutting-edge Ultra Pure Water (UPW) treatment solutions.

You'll combine advanced technical expertise with strong customer relationship management and proven project leadership to deliver competitive, executable solutions. Working across a global, cross-functional team, you'll manage the complete bid lifecycle—from lead qualification and system design through cost estimation, internal approvals, contract execution, and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead bid strategy development in partnership with Sales, qualifying opportunities and organizing resources to meet submission deadlines

Translate customer requirements into tailored Veolia solutions, optimizing competitive positioning and value delivery

Collaborate with Process Engineering to design flowsheet processes that solve complex water treatment challenges

Develop technical documentation, including P&IDs and proposal materials that clearly communicate solution advantages

Manage cost estimation by partnering with Sourcing teams to obtain quotes and finalize competitive pricing

Drive proposal development by leading meetings, reviews, and cross-functional coordination

Establish project timelines and prioritize deliverables while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

Ensure compliance with internal bid development procedures, tracking, and forecasting protocols.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Demonstrated success in bid/proposal development with strong technical and commercial analysis skills

Track record in customer-facing technical sales or engineering roles

Fluency in English (written and verbal)

Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

French language skills may be useful

Experience with contractual terms and conditions analysis.

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

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching!

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

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****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• We're seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join our MicroElectronics Applications Engineering Team in North America. This is a pivotal role where you'll be the primary technical point of contact for our clients, leading the design of cutting-edge Ultra Pure Water (UPW) treatment solutions.
• You'll combine advanced technical expertise with strong customer relationship management and proven project leadership to deliver competitive, executable solutions. Working across a global, cross-functional team, you'll manage the complete bid lifecycle—from lead qualification and system design through cost estimation, internal approvals, contract execution, and project handover.
• Lead bid strategy development in partnership with Sales, qualifying opportunities and organizing resources to meet submission deadlines
• Translate customer requirements into tailored Veolia solutions, optimizing competitive positioning and value delivery
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to design flowsheet processes that solve complex water treatment challenges
• Develop technical documentation, including P&IDs and proposal materials that clearly communicate solution advantages
• Manage cost estimation by partnering with Sourcing teams to obtain quotes and finalize competitive pricing
• Drive proposal development by leading meetings, reviews, and cross-functional coordination
• Establish project timelines and prioritize deliverables while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Ensure compliance with internal bid development procedures, tracking, and forecasting protocols.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Required Qualifications

  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

  Demonstrated success in bid/proposal development with strong technical and commercial analysis skills

  Track record in customer-facing technical sales or engineering roles

  Fluency in English (written and verbal)

  Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

  Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

  Preferred Qualifications

  French language skills may be useful

  Experience with contractual terms and conditions analysis.

Benefits / Compensation

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• 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****
• Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.
• As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

How To Apply

Apply to Veolia Environnement SA for Senior Application Engineer – Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics using the position-specific application form.