Xylem Inc

Application Engineering

Xylem Inc$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical)
  • 3+ years in water/wastewater treatment industry or similar technical field
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and equipment selection
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bid documents
  • Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn and achieve results

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical proposals and cost estimates for water treatment projects
  • Prepare documentation for bid submissions including specifications and pricing
  • Act as a technical advisor to engineers, contractors, and customers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Support project transitions to management and engineering teams
  • Provide technical guidance and respond to customer inquiries

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in both technical sales and project development
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Participation in industry organizations and local water initiatives
  • Utilization of advanced engineering and sales tools
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
The Role:

Are you an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer engagement? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and seeing projects move from concept to completion?

We are seeking an Application Engineer to support the growth of our water and wastewater treatment business. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted technical resource for consulting engineers, contractors, municipalities, industrial customers, and internal teams. You'll help develop innovative treatment solutions, prepare competitive proposals, and support projects that improve water infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to expand beyond traditional design work and play a key role in both technical sales and project development.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop technical proposals, cost estimates, and equipment pricing for municipal and industrial water treatment projects.
  • Support bid and tender submissions by preparing technical documentation, specifications, pricing, and required bid materials.
  • Serve as a technical advisor to consulting engineers, contractors, municipalities, end users, and sales representatives.
  • Collaborate with project management, engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Support the transition of awarded projects to project management and engineering teams.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely technical guidance throughout the sales process.
  • Utilize engineering and sales tools including CRM systems, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and proprietary treatment selection software.
  • Maintain accurate customer and project information within Salesforce.
  • Stay current on treatment technologies, industry trends, and product developments through ongoing training and professional development.
  • Participate in industry organizations, local water initiatives, and cross-functional training opportunities.


What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry or a related technical field.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, equipment selection, and technical proposal development.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM software.
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, contribute, and achieve results.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience participating in municipal or industrial bidding/tendering processes.
  • Hands-on experience with controls, electrical panels, instrumentation, or mechanical equipment.
  • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
  • Exposure to water treatment process design, equipment applications, or treatment technologies.


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About Xylem Inc

Xylem is a water technology company that designs and manufactures innovative solutions to meet the world's water needs. They provide water and wastewater applications with a broad portfolio of products and services that address the full cycle of water, from collection, distribution and use to the return of water to the environment. Xylem operates in more than 150 countries and has a workforce of over 17,000 employees. The company was spun off from ITT Corporation in 2011 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York.
Learn more about Xylem Inc
Size
17,300 employees
Market Cap
$19.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$254 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
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