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Applications Engineering Manager – Wastewater Systems

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Overview

Newterra is solving the world’s most impactful water problems from providing drinking water for communities to cleaning hard‑to‑treat effluent for reuse or return to the environment. The Applications Engineering Manager leads a team of application engineers, collaborating with sales, engineering, and procurement to design and deliver sustainable water solutions for industries such as Food & Beverage, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD

RRSP Employer Match

Paid holidays and vacation, plus sick time

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a group of 3‑6 engineers to produce cost estimates and proposals in response to customer needs.

Review customer specifications, resolve issues, clarify requirements, and budget for non‑standard requests.

Collaborate with sales and operations to develop commercial strategies and document strategy sessions.

Verify designs from the process design group against client project requirements.

Work with suppliers and procurement to obtain component and equipment costs.

Draft process flow diagrams and basic layout drawings; improve drawing templates and standard offerings.

Prepare proposals, including technical equipment details, drawings, influent parameters, discharge criteria, clarifications, customer technical questionnaires, and appendices.

Manage bid submission information, estimate project schedules, and respond to customer questions.

Lead or heavily contribute to the development of new or existing tools, products, and processes as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

Serve as a source of water systems knowledge and mentor junior application engineers.

Perform cost estimate and proposal reviews for simple and complex systems.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform duties in a safe manner and promote safety in accordance with Newterra’s safety policies and procedures.

Comply with Quality Management Systems in accordance with Newterra’s internal quality standards.

Complete all responsibilities while ensuring adherence to Newterra’s Delegation of Authority.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, etc.).

More than 10 years’ experience designing and budgeting water treatment systems.

Substantial experience in nutritionally designing potable water and wastewater systems (MBR, SBR, MBBR).

Travel availability

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and quick learning of new applications.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals.

Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods; stand, walk, and use business equipment daily such as a computer, copier, telephone, etc.; occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 15 lbs. Complex thinking and analysis required with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Work Environment

Preferential consideration will be given to candidates who can accept a hybrid position at one of Newterra’s offices, especially Toronto. Remote work is possible with adequate management and technical experience. Generally, works in office environments; however, the candidate may be required to visit client sites and be exposed to indoor or outdoor industry‑specific elements.

EEO Statement

The information listed above is not comprehensive of all duties / responsibilities performed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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