ICD - Senior Applications Engineer (Chemical Engineering)

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Senior Applications Engineer to work in our Hartland, WI, ICD office. The hours of this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

This role will lead the development of advanced process solutions using evaporation and crystallization technologies, engage directly with clients to define performance needs and deliver tailored technical proposals and cost estimates. You’ll provide technical leadership to the applications team, reviews engineering deliverables, and supports business development, pilot testing, and project execution from concept through startup.

Job Description

• Engage with clients to understand and define their key process performance needs.
• Develop creative process designs incorporating evaporation and crystallization technology.
• Author technical proposals that clearly communicate value propositions and accurately define process performance.
• Prepare cost estimates for the proposed equipment scope.
• Participate in client meetings with the sales team as a technical expert.
• Create and deliver technical content to support business development initiatives.
• Participate in pilot testing programs for process validation.
• Complete engineering activities including heat & material balances, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment sizing calculations, dimensional designs for pressure vessels and heat exchangers, and plant equipment layout.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during project execution, procurement, and start-up.
• Provide leadership to engineers on the application engineering team.
• Review process design work and cost estimates produced by engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skill Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive attitude
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude
  
  

Benefits

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with evaporation and crystallization technology