Technical Application Specialist – Water Treatment, Wastewater

Hawkins, Inc.

Technical Application Specialist developing water treatment solutions for Hawkins, Inc. Supporting industrial and municipal markets with field evaluations and sales support.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts on-site product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
Conducts “Coagulation Studies” for potable water products.
Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification.
Conducts sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications.
Conducts coagulation and permanganate demand studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems.
Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets.
Assists professional organizations by assisting in professional training seminars.
Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services.
Conducts plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications.
Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and makes recommendations for performance improvement.
Assists in training of Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications.
Assists the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year degree or equivalent experience required
Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred
Experience in the Water/Wastewater technical field is beneficial
Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts
Ability to gain customers’ trust
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions
Strong computer skills. Must have the ability to work with computers and software systems, preferably JDE
Excellent customer service skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good problem-solving skills
Previous sales experience preferred
Strong math skills including ability to perform calculations to determine flow rates etc.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective organizational and follow-through skills required
History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation
Must have clean driving record and be able to pass drug and background screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
LTD/STD
401(k) match
Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
Paid time off
Paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Product TestingSludge Dewatering StudiesIron Filtration SystemsFlow Rate CalculationsWater/Wastewater Technical Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailTime Management SkillsNegotiation SkillsSelf-Motivation