Sr Lead Enginner Application (Wastewater)

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Overview of Xylem

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the worlds water challenges. The Companys products and services move treat analyze monitor and return water to the environment in public utility industrial residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water electric and gas utilities. The Companys more than 23000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive sustainable solutions. Headquarter in Rye Brook New York with 2023 revenue of $8.1 billion Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all that which occurs in nature. For more information please visit us at .

Overview of Growth Center:

Global Capability Center (GCC) helps Growth centers of Xylem such as AWS Treatment and Analytics in wide range of activities that include New Product Development Value Engineering Sustain Engineering and Software development. We partner with them to anticipate and respond to evolving business needs with innovation in sensing and communications technologies data analytics and services.

Brief Description/Job Summary: Application Engineer (Biological Treatment & Aeration Systems)

GCC seeks to hire an Application Engineer who can contribute to the growth of Xylems India Technology Center and its expansion into disruptive technology and business solutions. The position involves playing a key role in advancing Xylem water treatment technology capabilities. The Application Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design sizing proposal and costing of biological wastewater treatment processes and aeration systems. This role requires strong technical expertise commercial acumen and the ability to work cross-functionally with sales mechanical controls and operations teams to deliver competitive solutions and successful project execution. If you are excited and passionate we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide pre- and post-bid application engineering support including process design sizing costing and proposal preparation for biological treatment and aeration systems.
• Conduct tender evaluations review customer specifications and engineering drawings
• Develop Basic Engineering Packages (BEP) including process design mass balance PFDs unit sizing P&IDs hydraulic design and HFDs.
• Prepare budgetary and firm proposals including detailed cost estimates equipment sizing and technical narratives.
• Draft operating and functional descriptions ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Provide technical support and CAD input for proposal drawings and layouts.
• Interact directly with customers sales teams and representatives to clarify technical queries and support project acquisition.
• Work closely with mechanical instrumentation and controls engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Perform equipment selection and sizing of auxiliaries such as pumps blowers mixers aeration equipment sensors and instruments etc.
• Collaborate with vendors and OEMs: Prepare and issue RFQs (Request for Quotation) Perform technical evaluation of vendor offers Support vendor selection based on cost compliance and technical fit.
• Compile complete engineering packages for proposals including drawings datasheets and other required documentation.
• Conduct project risk analysis compliance reviews and deviation assessments.
• Independently manage deliverables with accountability for project planning scheduling and timely execution.

Must Have:

• Strong technical knowledge of biological wastewater treatment processes and aeration system design.
• Proficiency in process hydraulic heat and mass balance and equipment sizing calculations.
• Familiarity with international standards industry codes and best practices for wastewater treatment.
• Ability to bridge technical and commercial aspects of projects including costing and proposals.

Good to Have:

• Working knowledge of mechanical piping and instrumentation design integration.
• Hands-on/on-site exposure to erection commissioning and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment plants.
• Strong cross-functional communication and customer-facing skills.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and digital tools in biological treatment and aeration.

Qualifications:

• 4-Year bachelors degree/4 2-Year masters degree in Environment/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering field from a recognized university.
• 15 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering.
• Proven expertise in application engineering proposal development and process design for treatment plants.
• Knowledge of various water treatment technologies and technological advancements.

Xylem offers you an exciting career in an international environment with a global network of sales companies suppliers and manufacturers. You will work actively with other departments developing new technologies and products and managing existing ones supporting our mission to become the world leader in providing cutting edge products / solutions that solve some of the most challenging needs in marketplace. We will focus on your personal development and prepare you on your present and future career path.

Join 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; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1