Applications Engineer

Overview

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 collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

Wes Tech is looking for an Applications Engineer 1 who will provide applications support, develop design data, system sizing, and technical information for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment projects. This role performs a full range of Applications Engineer assignments and uses considerable independent judgment to interpret and apply work guidelines with latitude to specific situations.

• Specification review from contractors and engineers and development of 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.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Calculate and interpret basic project‑related calculations and respond to technical clarifications from 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.
• Conduct technical sales presentations and meet with customers.
• Communicate project details to Project Managers and Designers.
• Peer review of bids.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Generally, 1‑2 or more years of related experience.
• Ability to travel (approximately 25%).
• Strong math skills.
• General understanding of chemistry and physics.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Detail‑oriented, well‑organized with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Self‑motivated with strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow through on projects.
• Prior sales experience.
• Superior customer service.
• Work well in a team environment.

• Master’s degree in Engineering.

• Must be able to work at a 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 401(k) match of 6 %.
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility.
• 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.