UCC Environmental · 23 hours ago
Sr. Applications Engineer - Industrial Water & Wastewater (30824)
UCC Libertyville - Libertyville, IL 60048
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expUCC Environmental is a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to lead technical solution development for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects. This role bridges business development and engineering, translating customer needs into competitive and innovative treatment system designs.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Develop treatment strategies using water chemistry data; recommend equipment and system configurations
Create process designs including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and preliminary layouts
Support bench/pilot testing, feasibility studies, and performance validation
Evaluate technologies, CAPEX/OPEX trade-offs, and regulatory requirements
Prepare technical content for proposals: narratives, scopes, cost estimates, and schedules
Partner with sales teams and serve as a technical point of contact for clients and consulting engineers
Support project engineering, vendor reviews, troubleshooting, commissioning, and system optimization
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards, QA/QC, and continuous improvement
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (ABET required)
8–10 years in industrial water/wastewater process engineering or applications engineering (or 5+ with relevant Master's)
Strong client-facing technical experience (3–5 years)
Expertise in treatment processes (softening, metals precipitation, biological, AOP, ZLD, etc.)
Hands-on experience with pilot testing, chemical dosing, mass/energy balances, system modeling, and PFD/P&ID development
Field experience with commissioning and troubleshooting
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Plant3D, OLI Flowsheet, and Microsoft Office
Strong analytical and technical writing skills; ability to simplify complex topics
Strong communication, decision-making, and time management
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment
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%)
Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC's existing corporate culture
Preferred
Master's in a water/wastewater discipline
PE license
Experience in heavy industry or ZLD systems
Existing industry relationships
Benefits
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
401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options
Company
UCC Environmental
UCC Environmental (UCC) is a global leader in environmental solutions for solids handling, wastewater treatment and pollution control technologies in power generation and other heavy industrial markets.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Warrington, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Lowell Mora
Chief Financial Officer
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