Sr Application Engineer

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 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's 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 world's water challenges. The Company's 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 Company's 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: Senior Application Engineer / Proposal Lead (Wastewater Treatment)

GCC Vadodara/Chennai campus seeks to hire a senior application/proposal engineer who can contribute to the growth of Xylem's 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 serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) and lead for wastewater treatment plant proposals, encompassing biological treatment systems, clarifiers, intake screens, filtration, aeration, and sludge dewatering solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership responsibility, guiding bid/no-bid decisions, leading proposal strategies, and mentoring the engineering team to deliver competitive, compliant, and winning proposals.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead pre- and post-bid activities, including proposal strategy, process design, costing, and technical documentation for wastewater treatment plants and equipment offering
• Act as the decision-maker for bid/no-bid calls, ensuring risks, compliance, and competitiveness are well evaluated.
• Provide technical leadership across all wastewater treatment technologies including biological processes, clarifiers, filters, intake screening, aeration, and dewatering systems.
• Review tenders, specifications, and engineering drawings, identifying risks, deviations, and optimization opportunities.
• Develop and validate Basic Engineering Packages (BEPs) including process design, mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic designs, HFDs, and unit sizing.
• Drive preparation of budgetary and firm proposals, ensuring accurate costing, compliance, and alignment with approval processes (COA/DOA).
• Compile complete proposal packages including datasheets, drawings, technical narratives, and compliance matrices.
• Engage in vendor collaboration: issuing RFQs, evaluating technical offers, negotiating, and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical and commercial interface with clients, leading presentations, clarifications, and negotiations.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, controls, instrumentation, and execution teams to deliver integrated, optimized solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and develop the proposal/application engineering team, driving technical excellence and consistent proposal standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of proposal planning, scheduling, and deliverables

Must Have:

• Expert-level knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and unit operations: biological systems, clarifiers, filters, intake screens, aeration, and dewatering.
• Extensive experience in proposal preparation, costing, and client interaction for wastewater treatment projects.
• Proven ability to lead bidding decisions (bid/no-bid) and secure internal approvals (COA/DOA).
• Advanced capability in process, hydraulic, mass balance, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Familiarity with international standards, codes, and compliance frameworks.

Good to Have:  

• Knowledge of mechanical, piping, and instrumentation design integration.
• On-site exposure to erection, commissioning, and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment systems.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, digital engineering tools, and industry advancements in wastewater treatment.

Qualifications:

• Full time B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical/Environment/Chemical Engineering field from a recognized university.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in wastewater treatment engineering, proposals, and technical-commercial leadership.
• Demonstrated track record as a proposal leader, technical SME, and client-facing expert in water and wastewater treatment projects.

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.