Applications Engineer

600 Arrasmith Trail
Ames, IA 50010, USA

Our mission at Wes Tech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

Wes Tech is in search of an Applications Engineer 1 who will research, collect, and report information on the ability and capacity of water and wastewater treatment equipment. Assist in the design and development of equipment and systems, as well as the redesign of existing systems to fulfill the needs of the customer. This role performs a full range of Applications Engineer assignments and uses considerable independent judgment to interpret and apply work guidelines with considerable latitude to specific situations.

Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

• Specification review from contractors and engineers as well as developing specifications for equipment to be sent to the customer/fabricator
• Document preparation, maintenance, and review including technical drawings and P&’s
• Budget and firm bid proposal review and preparation
• Calculation and interpretation of basic project related calculations and responding to technical clarifications to the customer
• Make continuous improvements with the job functions and processes
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager and Sales Agent to develop a sales strategy
• Conducting technical sales presentations and meeting with customers
• Communicate project details to Project Managers and Designers
• Peer review of bids
• Other duties as assigned/requested

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  Generally, 1-2 or more years of related experience
• Ability to travel (approximately 25%)
• General understanding of chemistry and physics
• Detail oriented, well organized with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
  
  Self-motivated
• Ability to follow through on projects
• Work well in a team environment

• Must be able to work at desk computer/phone system.
• Some lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.)
• May be required to be clean-shaven for proper respiratory equipment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

Wes Tech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.