EPC and AE Partners Vertical Market Leader (32384)

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions:

Looking for a career where your work has real impact? At UCC Environmental, you’ll join a company built on solving complex industrial challenges while advancing sustainable solutions for air, water, and solids handling around the world.

We’re a privately held, family-owned business with more than a century of experience supporting mission-critical industries. Our teams work with utility power providers and heavy industrial customers globally, delivering innovative solutions in environmental compliance, material handling, and high-performance aftermarket technologies.

At UCC Environmental, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and long-term customer relationships. With continued growth across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, we offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding international business.

Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, UCC owns and operates sales, manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your work has purpose, and your career can grow alongside a global organization, UCC Environmental could be the right fit!

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform engineering tasks within a team environment. Work experience with a privately-held company will be beneficial.

PRINCIPAL FOCUS OF THE POSITION

UCC Environmental is a progressive well-run company, with excellent customer relationships and Utility-specific technology solutions. The Company has developed a business strategy encompassing market growth through a variety of channels, including organic domestic growth, technology and business acquisitions, strategic partnering and expanded international sales coverage. The Company has strong sales channels in North America, and currently possesses emerging sales channels in Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (AP).

The focus of the position will be to leverage market experience in terms of technical expertise and market knowledge to assist the UCC Environmental Sales and Marketing Management Teams in their pursuit of projects in this sector.

Primary responsibilities within the Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Architectural Engineering (AE) Partners Market will include:

• Market Intelligence – Provide background on the vertical market’s major companies operating in North America along with their engineering partners, construction partners and technical suppliers.  This includes keeping up to date on major projects, regulatory or market forces and any other industry news. 
• Networking and Commercial Contacts – Provide access to a wide network of professionals, engineers, companies, and their partners.  This includes securing invites to visit and present UCC’s qualifications to key stakeholders in this sector. 

The Vertical Market Leader must combine specific technical knowledge with a network of contacts in the industry.  The individual is expected to assist the Sales and Marketing team in developing long term relationships with partners and customers in the industry as well as assisting and advising on proposals. 

The Vertical Market Leader will:

• Demonstrate UCC Environmental core values.
• Provide technical guidance on operations in various market applications.
• Provide technical review of market related UCC deliverables such as proposals. 
• Keep up to date on news, major projects, regulatory issues, etc.
• Set up meetings with key stakeholders in which UCC Environmental can present their qualifications. 
• Support the North American sales & marketing strategy and programs to strengthen the UCC Environmental brand and increase potential market penetration.
• Provide input into business plans and collaborate with UCC Environmental personnel to define and drive action that maximizes Customer satisfaction and UCC Environmental profitability.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Vertical Market Leader reports to internal sales management at UCC Environmental.  At present, the position does not have any supervisory responsibilities, though this can change over time. 

This position is approved for remote working.  Travel to UCC Environmental (Waukegan, IL) and Customer sites is expected.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Education:

A Bachelor of Science in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or environmental) is required, and a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is preferred. 

Preferred Experience:

• At least 15 years of project engineering experience in engineering/technology based industrial environments
• At least 10 years of experience specifically in the Market Vertical. 
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment challenges within the Market Vertical
• Extensive network of contacts in the Market Vertical

Characteristics:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Must be willing to travel >40% of the time, in proportion to proposal volume and Customer Relationship Management activities

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand working at a computer 80% of the time
• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Ability to walk around operating facility or construction site for an extended time

Values and Beliefs:

Must be aligned with values and beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture;

• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• 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:  $160,000 to $200,000 annual pay based on skills and experience

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 year, 5 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 https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/  and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.