DescriptionJoin UCC Environmental a global leader in sustainable technology solutions
Are you looking for professional fulfillment and a rewarding technical career in a progressive and well-run company Do you have a passion for customer relationships and environmental innovation If so you might be the perfect fit for UCC Environmental a company that offers utility-specific sustainable technology solutions to clients across the globe. UCC Environmental has a strong presence in North America and is expanding its sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team and contribute to the companys growth and success. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.
This client-facing technical leadership position bridges business development and engineering execution at UCC Environmental. As a Senior Application Engineer you will drive sales success by designing industry leading competitive and innovative UF/RO/EDI/EDR-based industrial water purification and treatment solutions. You will act as a trusted technical advisor to clients consulting engineers OEMs and internal teamseffectively translating complex customer needs into robust membrane strategies equipment configurations technoeconomic analyses bills of materials and compelling technical narratives that win projects and support strategic growth in industrial and utility markets.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze water chemistry and develop membrane system configurations.
- Design bench/pilot testing programs.
- Perform dosing equipment sizing and develop PFDs/P&IDs.
- Evaluate membrane technologies and CAPEX/OPEX tradeoffs.
- Ensure designs meet specifications regulatory requirements and UCC standards.
- Provide field support during installation commissioning and startup.
- Partner with sales teams to identify and pursue advanced membrane opportunities.
- Serve as technical lead for clients OEMs engineers and internal stakeholders.
- Support proposals through system design calculations technical narratives scopes and cost estimates.
- Participate in client meetings and technical reviews.
- Support project engineering scope development schedules and deliverables.
- Coordinate with engineering procurement manufacturing and construction.
- Review vendor/contractor submittals for technical compliance.
- Contribute to QA/QC reviews (30/60/90%).
- Support development of engineering standards and best practices.
- Stay current with membrane technologies and modeling tools (e.g. WAVE PRO IMSDesign Q IPPro TORAYDS Winflows).
- Mentor junior engineers.
- Work effectively across functions and produce high quality reports and presentations.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelors in chemical Environmental Mechanical or Civil Engineering (ABET required).
- Masters degree preferred with a membrane Technology focus
- 810 years in UF/RO/EDI/EDR process or applications engineering (or 5 years with a Masters).
- 35 years in a client facing technical role (applications engineering technical sales support proposal engineering etc.).
- Expertise in UF/RO/EDI design modeling pilot testing PFDs/P&IDs mass/energy balances and technoeconomic analysis.
- Field experience commissioning and troubleshooting membrane systems.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Experience with power heavy industry or ZLD/reuse systems.
- PE license a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in membrane sizing recovery and flux calculations.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Plant3D OLI Flowsheet and Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency with membrane modeling tools (WAVE/WAVE PRO IMSDesign Q NEWatsys IPPro IonCalc TORAYDS/AquaGRID Winflows).
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills; ability to simplify complex topics.
- Knowledge of industrial processes controls integration and treatment system design.
Professional Skills:
- Strong communication decision-making and time management.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.
Essential Physical Abilities:
- Ability to sit or stand at a desk using a computer 80% of the time
- Ability to accommodate varying work schedules
- Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders
- Ability to walk around power plants/job sites for extended periods
- Willingness to travel occasionally for internal team meetings client meetings customer site visits or industry events (<15%)
Core Values and Beliefs:
Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCCs existing corporate culture.
Teamwork we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
- People we trust and invest in our people unlocking their full potential and they always come first
- Integrity we are truthful and respectful to customers employees community and suppliers
- Customer Satisfaction we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
- Innovative we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity
Compensation and Benefits:
Base Pay Range:$115000 to $135000 annual pay based on skills and experience
Other Compensation:Bonus Eligibility - incentive pay of up to 10% of base salary based on the details covered in sales incentive plan
Benefits:
- Insurance:Medical Dental Life Disability Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision HSA FSA (Medical Dental Vision and Dependent Care) Accident Identity Theft Legal coverage
- Retirement:401(k) with up to 4% company match Pre-Tax and Roth Options and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
- Time Off:10 days of Vacation Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays Parental Leave FMLA
- Miscellaneous:Student Debt Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Certification and License Reimbursement Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.
How to Apply:
If interested in this position please apply online via our website at select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.
UCC Environmental isan Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online by e-mail or need accommodations please call us at and ask for Human Resources.