Proposal Engineer in water / wastewater treatment M/F

Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic human organization undergoing major change 

As part of our business activities we are looking in Saint-Maurice (94) :

Proposal Engineer in water / wastewater treatment M/F

Permanent contract position

Description:

The Assets team within Water Technologies services business develops designs and proposals for short- and long-term water treatment projects for industrial water treatment mainly for pure and process water applications primarily using an existing fleet of mobile and containerised water treatment plants.

Our work scope is diverse and varied including emergency deployments routine applications and complex projects based on multiple technologies such as Filtration Ultrafiltration Reverse Osmosis Electrodeionization Ion Exchange etc. We also design and propose long-term agreements for Veolia-owned water treatment plants based on mobile / containerised units. 

Our Service Centre for Europe is based in Peterborough UK with projects located and executed all across Europe.

Main Tasks:

• The main responsibility of a Commercial Engineer is to lead project opportunities from inquiry to order with ethical integrity and creative thinking to develop safe & effective water treatment solutions for our Customers.

• The role includes assisting the Sales team with initial lead qualification development of opportunities through technical and commercial guidance process design development (often in consultation with experts in global teams) cost model evaluation and pricing with commercial awareness of the market.

• Commercial Engineering scope includes creation of Customer-facing proposals and supporting documents (sometimes including public tender deliverables) identification of technical improvements performance of system audits etc. Our proposals are developed in close collaboration with the country based operational teams.

• A typical sequence of Commercial Engineers tasks might include :

- Thorough analysis of customer request & requirement

- When required audit of existing assets: collection of existing information and improvement identification

- Development of all relevant technical documents: Process Description Process Flow Diagram Process & Instrumentation Diagram etc.

- When required consultation of sub-contractors and evaluation of their offers

- Sales assistance during customer meetings (including travel to sites in Europe)

- Establishment of scope of supply and all associated costs (install commissioning service consumables chemicals labor 3rd party supply freight etc.)

- Identification and mitigation of project associated risks with a strong focus on health and safety and environmental protection

- Proposal development with a strong focus on value proposition

- Creating attractive documents & presentations in line with brand guidelines

- Presentation of complete package to Veolia Leadership for review & approval
 

• Additionally team members establish a strong internal network of collaborators demonstrate negotiation skills in Customer meetings understand contracts and commercial language of terms and conditions and respect internal compliance and delegation of authority procedures.

Qualifications :

Requirements :

• Masters or Bachelors degree in mechanical chemical or environmental engineering

• Minimum 3 years of experience in water and/or wastewater operation (services) engineering or bid management

• Previous experience in an industrial field is a preference

• Fluent in English AND French (written and verbal) - Mandatory

• Additional language skills will give a significant advantage (especially Italian German Dutch)

• Ability to travel occasionally within the EU and UK driving license desirable

Other Qualifications:

Previous relevant experience would include Application Engineering Bid Management Sales or Business Development with elements of :
 

• On-site services experience

• Knowledge of contract law and Terms and Conditions language

• Familiarity with water outsourcing contracts

• Basic understanding of Finance and accounting principles

• Previous technical experience with water / wastewater treatment services is beneficial

Personal skills:

• Team player this is a role strongly connected with others and built on daily communication be able to work in a matrix organization with persons located in different countries

• Good understanding of Customer mindsets and ability to shape the design & proposal to address their needs and priorities

• Friendly communication and interpersonal skills are essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and independently is required

• Commitment to quality and high standard of published work is very well received

• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep to agreed deadlines is essential

Informations supplmentaires :

Type of contract : Permanent Contract 

Proposed remuneration: Depending on profile paid in 13.5 monthly installments 

Annual bonus based on targets profit-sharing  

Benefits : 

- Luncheon vouchers 

- Company mutual insurance 

- Social benefits 

Water Technologies allows employees to benefit from numerous opportunities for advancement in a large international group but also to develop their skills through its training programs.

Water Technologies is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all areas; the professional integration of people with disabilities is a priority objective of this social policy.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

En tant quentreprise inclusive Veolia sengage pour la diversit et accorde la mme considration toutes les candidatures sans discrimination. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time