Protecting the World’s Water.
Since 1969, Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. has led the water and wastewater treatment industry by providing advanced solutions in aeration and mixing, biological processes, cloth media filtration, membranes, PFAS solutions, disinfection and process control. As an applied engineering company serving both municipal and industrial customers, we work collaboratively with consulting engineers, owners, plant managers and operators to design and manufacture the best treatment solution with the lowest lifecycle cost. Our “Customer for Life” philosophy ensures that every customer will receive unparalleled service before, during and after the installation of Aqua-Aerobic products. Protecting the World’s Water. It’s our mission - powered by People and driven by Innovation.
The Application Engineer will review process requirements, and complete designs and recommendations for water and wastewater treatment equipment. Provide technical support to internal and external customers as it relates to aeration and mixing equipment. Perform layout drawings for equipment. Support installation, application and sales of equipment as needed.
This position will be onsite at Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. in Loves Park, IL.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review process requirements and develop designs and recommendations for water and wastewater treatment equipment as it relates to the Aeration and Mixing equipment product line.
- Develop preliminary process design reports for aeration and mixing equipment.
- Determine equipment costs for preliminary process designs.
- Involvement in the testing of equipment to confirm unit capacity and ability to provide mixing and aeration in water and wastewater.
- Create effective written reports to convey findings and conclusions of testing to both internal and external customers.
- Provide technical assistance to Internal and External clients including Consulting Engineers, End Users, Plant Operators, Sales Representatives, Sales Cost Estimating, and Customer Service.
- Travel to customer sites to support technical discussions and sales efforts, or to perform unit testing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Usual office working conditions with moderate noise such as computers and printers, telephones and co-workers. Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, odor, dust, heat, cold or chemicals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Technical field plus 2 years of related training and experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Must have familiarity with MS Office software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, is a plus.
- CAD skills, is a plus.
Salary Range: $67,746 - $85,000 Annually
Benefits Include:
Medical (prescription coverage included), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Business Travel Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Medical Flexible Spending, Dependent Care Flex Spending, Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, 401k plus 3% match– both pretax and post, Profit sharing, Bonus, Summer Hours, Paid Christmas Shutdown, Paid Volunteer Hours, Vacation & Paid Leave for All Workers, Vacation Purchase Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Telecommuting up to 2 days a week, Flex work schedule, Identity Theft Protection
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Two years of related training and experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment
- CAD skills
What We Do
Aqua-Aerobic Systems is an applied engineering and manufacturing company serving municipal and industrial customers with water and wastewater treatment systems. Its offerings span aeration and mixing, biological treatment, cloth-media filtration, membranes, PFAS removal, ozone disinfection, and process controls. The company works with engineers and plant operators to design treatment solutions and also provides aftermarket products, service, and training, guided by its mission to protect the world’s water.
