Associate Application Engineer - Environmental Engineering

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 Associate Application Engineer evaluates design requests and assists in the preliminary designs and costing of water and wastewater treatment equipment. Performs bench-scale testing. Monitors data and reports findings for pilot studies in coordination with other departments. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers including Consulting Engineers, End Users, Plant Operators, Sales Representatives, Cost Estimating, and Customer Service.

This position will be onsite at Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. in Loves Park, IL, with up to 30% travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate design requests and size equipment for water and wastewater treatment. Make recommendations suitable for the requested application.
• Develop preliminary process design reports for biological and filtration treatment systems.
• Determine electrical and mechanical equipment costs for preliminary process designs.
• Perform bench-scale filtration testing.
• Manage pilot data collection and interpretation to prepare meaningful statistical evaluations, graphs, tabulations and accessibility by other internal departments.
• Create effective written reports to convey findings and conclusions of bench-scale and pilot 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 give technical presentations and provide technical assistance to existing and potential customers.
• Other related 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. Occasional travel to treatment plants in various locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Technical field plus a minimum of 1 year of related training and experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Must possess a strong process related background with proficient technical writing skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
• Must possess basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• EIT, is a plus.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $72,000 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