Water Treatment Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team and customers to thoroughly understand project requirements and application needs.
• Review specifications, project scope documents, and bid packages to define engineering requirements and constraints.
• Develop preliminary engineering concepts and solutions for water treatment and packaged equipment, including equipment sizing and selection.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and provide input on design parameters, performance criteria, and system configurations.
• Prepare accurate and competitive pricing proposals and quotations for customers based on engineering concepts and equipment selections.
• Work with vendors to select appropriate components, obtain pricing, and confirm suitability for the intended application.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing documentation and stay informed on cost factors that impact proposals and margins.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers during the early stages of the project lifecycle.
• Respond to customer inquiries and technical questions, providing clear, timely, and professional communication.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Partner with the sales team to identify new opportunities, tailor technical proposals, and assist in closing deals.
• Provide technical support during sales presentations, customer meetings, and discussions of system design and performance.
• Stay current on industry trends, standards, and best practices related to packaged equipment and water treatment systems.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge of product offerings, system design, and engineering tools.
• Provide technical guidance and functional input to internal engineering teams and relevant external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality control, and project management to ensure project success and adherence to specifications.
• Coordinate effective handoff of projects to the project management team once proposals are accepted.
• Document and maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project details, engineering concepts, and design decisions.
• Prepare reports, project summaries, and technical documentation to support internal teams and customers.
• Ensure that engineered solutions comply with applicable industry standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Work with quality control and project management to identify and address any quality-related issues that arise.
• Identify technical challenges during the project lifecycle and develop practical solutions to resolve them.
• Implement effective problem‑solving approaches that support project success and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other tools to support pricing, quoting, process automation, and spreadsheet‑based analysis.
• Contribute to the automation and improvement of internal processes and spreadsheets to increase efficiency in proposal and design work.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in a similar role within the equipment manufacturing industry.
• Hands‑on experience with engineering or design of water treatment systems, including fluid mechanics concepts and calculations.
• Proficiency in engineering software and design tools used for equipment and system design.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts related to fluid mechanics and packaged equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret specifications, project scope documents, and technical requirements for bidding and design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with clients, sales teams, and internal groups.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail in engineering analysis and proposal development.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations applicable to equipment manufacturing and water treatment systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and site…