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Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework,Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.\n The Lead Application Engineer will lead and manage complex projects throughout the sales cycle, providing technical and commercial support to the regional sales team from lead qualification to contract signature\nand handoff to Project Management execution. This role involves developing advanced project solutions, managing high-stakes bid and proposal processes, contributing to product development and marketing\nand developing commercial strategies for specific products. The position is suited for experienced professionals ready to transition into a leadership role or a sales role.\nJob Description:\nCoordinate the delegation and completion of tasks, among various internal departments, or complete tasks autonomously in response to customer requests\nDevelop and execute advanced project solutions and strategies to secure projects\nChampion bid preparation and and develop proposal content and supporting documentation that effectively communicate the advantages of Veolia’s solutions\nPrioritize tasks, personally and within internal departments, relating to project needs and required response times\nComplete process designs, technical documentation, proposal materials, and generate P&IDs; peer review junior and mid-level engineers’ designs\nEnsure accurate project pricing and equipment specifications, working and negotiating with vendors as needed\nMentor and train junior and mid-level engineers\nReview and analyze customer specifications, providing expert clarifications and exceptions\nLead cross-functional collaboration for technical and commercial risk mitigation\nLead Bid Tender Risk Review Meetings\nLead review of purchase orders and other legal documents to identify commercial and legal issues\nCollaborate with product development and marketing teams to enhance product offerings and strategies\nDevelop and/or oversee processes to maintain standard sales tools, such as specification documents and pricing sheets\n Job Requirements and Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree (preferably Engineering or other technical fields)\n5-7 years of experience in a related field\nProven track record of managing complex projects and achieving sales goals.\nStrong technical competence and leadership skills\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nFluency in English (written and verbal)\nStrong understanding of either the municipal or industrial markets\nWillingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment\nStrong proficiency in water treatment processes, system design principles, and equipment design and selection\nAbility to travel up to 10-20% to support project needs\nNote: this is not a software development role\nPreferred Skills:\nAdvanced technical competence in water treatment technologies\nExceptional leadership and communication skills\nStrong organizational and time management abilities\nPE License\n At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:\nCompensation:\nThe compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $95,000- $120,000 USD\nBenefits:\nMedical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!\nLife Insurance\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nParental Leave\n401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!\nFlexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts\nAD&D Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement\nAs an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.\n****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****\nVeolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.\nVeolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. 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