Application Engineer

Location:

Houston, Baton Rouge, or New Orleans

Travel: 15-30% throughout Gulf Coast region (occasional overnight travel)

Hunter Crown is partnering with a rapidly expanding industrial water and environmental solutions organization seeking an experienced Application Engineer Manager to support complex infrastructure and treatment system projects across the Gulf Coast region.

This role serves as a key technical contributor within a growing engineering team, supporting system design, proposal development, and project execution for industrial clients in energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure.

The position offers the opportunity to work on advanced treatment and process systems while contributing to a scalable engineering platform backed by strong leadership and growth investment.

The Application Engineer Manager plays a central role in designing and specifying industrial water and environmental treatment systems that support mission‑critical industrial operations.

• Engineering documentation and process analysis
• System design from concept through commissioning
• Collaboration with project management, procurement, and field teams
• Technical proposal support and client engagement
• Evaluation of new technologies and process standardization
• Continuous improvement and system optimization

This role bridges engineering and commercial teams to deliver complex technical solutions that meet operational and regulatory requirements.

• Exposure to complex industrial infrastructure projects
• Work with emerging treatment technologies
• Clear path to leadership and project ownership
• Opportunities to mentor engineers and shape technical strategy

• Performance-based annual incentives
• Equity participation opportunities
• 401k with company match
• Competitive long-term benefits package

• Led by experienced industry professionals
• Collaborative engineering and sales environment
• Open communication and accountability
• Focus on practical technical solutions and customer responsiveness
• Engineers are trusted to make decisions and drive impact

• Operates in industrial water and environmental infrastructure
• Backed by strategic investment and growth capital
• Focus on sustainable growth and operational discipline
• Strong long-term presence in Gulf Coast industrial markets

• Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering degree
• Experience in industrial water or environmental treatment systems
• Strong water chemistry and process engineering knowledge
• Experience with technical proposals and industrial clients

• Engineering design software and industrial standards
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects