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As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperatingin over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.\nThe Role:\nAre you an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer engagement? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and seeing projects move from concept to completion?\nWe are seeking an Application Engineer to support the growth of our water and wastewater treatment business. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted technical resource for consulting engineers, contractors, municipalities, industrial customers, and internal teams. You'll help develop innovative treatment solutions, prepare competitive proposals, and support projects that improve water infrastructure and environmental sustainability.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to expand beyond traditional design work and play a key role in both technical sales and project development.\nWhat You'll Do:\nDevelop technical proposals, cost estimates, and equipment pricing for municipal and industrial water treatment projects.\nSupport bid and tender submissions by preparing technical documentation, specifications, pricing, and required bid materials.\nServe as a technical advisor to consulting engineers, contractors, municipalities, end users, and sales representatives.\nCollaborate with project management, engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure successful project execution.\nReview and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.\nSupport the transition of awarded projects to project management and engineering teams.\nRespond to customer inquiries and provide timely technical guidance throughout the sales process.\nUtilize engineering and sales tools including CRM systems, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and proprietary treatment selection software.\nMaintain accurate customer and project information within Salesforce.\nStay current on treatment technologies, industry trends, and product developments through ongoing training and professional development.\nParticipate in industry organizations, local water initiatives, and cross-functional training opportunities.\nWhat You'll Bring:\nBachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\n3+ years of experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry or a related technical field.\nStrong understanding of engineering principles, equipment selection, and technical proposal development.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nExperience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM software.\nSelf-motivated with a strong desire to learn, contribute, and achieve results.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience participating in municipal or industrial bidding/tendering processes.\nHands-on experience with controls, electrical panels, instrumentation, or mechanical equipment.\nExperience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.\nExposure to water treatment process design, equipment applications, or treatment technologies.\n#LI-NP1\nJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; wherewe recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.\nAt Xylem, you'llnot only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.\nPlease note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providingreasonable accommodationsto enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modifythis job description and assign additionalduties as needed. 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