Application & Proposal Engineering

Job description

Job Title: **Application & Proposal Engineering** Location: **Mumbai, Thane** The Application / Proposal Engineer will be part of the Xylem Treatment team and will be responsible for end-to-end proposal and application engineering activities—from bid stage to manufacturing release. The role includes process design, cost estimation, proposal development, and preparation of compliance matrices for industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment projects, with a strong focus on recycling and reuse applications. Key Responsibilities Proposal & Application Engineering • Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial proposals, including proposal outlines and compliance matrices, aligned with customer specifications and tender requirements. • Review and analyze industrial and municipal tenders/RFPs to ensure full compliance and responsiveness to client needs. • Develop process designs, select appropriate technologies and products, estimate costs, and support timely proposal submission. • Create and maintain proposal schedules, conduct proposal progress meetings, and manage bid submission plans including interim and final reviews. • Act as the technical expert for membrane-based water and wastewater treatment applications, including UF, RO (BWRO & SWRO), MBR, EDI, and hybrid systems. • Analyze feed water characteristics, operating conditions, and customer requirements to develop optimized treatment solutions. • Perform system design calculations including: o Process & Mass Balance o Membrane flux and recovery design o Hydraulic calculations o Chemical consumption and OPEX estimation • Prepare and review technical documents such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFD/HFD), P&IDs, equipment layouts, and datasheets. • Support troubleshooting, process optimization, and risk mitigation during proposal and design review stages. **Experience & Industry Exposure** • Minimum 15 years of experience in proposal engineering or application engineering within the industrial water and wastewater treatment sector, particularly recycling and reuse projects. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in chemical and environmental engineering