Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. They are seeking an Application Engineer to support the growth of their water and wastewater treatment business by developing innovative treatment solutions and collaborating with various teams to improve water infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions
Company Overview
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Hamburg, Hamburg, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://heimplanet.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Xylem has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 33 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 5 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.