Application Engineer III

Xylem

Applications Engineer translating complex customer needs into smart, efficient solutions at Xylem. Collaborating with teams to develop optimized designs and proposals for water technology projects.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate as a trusted technical partner to both customers and internal teams
Lead the technical solutioning for medium to highly complex customer projects
Translate customer requirements into optimized process designs and equipment selections
Perform calculations and analysis to validate system performance and feasibility
Develop cost estimates and detailed proposals that align with customer needs and business goals
Collaborate with Sales to win projects through compelling technical solutions
Work with drafters to produce application drawings and documentation
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Identify and manage technical and commercial risks within proposals
Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience in applications engineering, ideally within industrial or water process environments
Hands-on experience with industry equipment and system design
Ability to perform process calculations and water quality projections
Strong understanding of equipment platforms, components, and system integration
Proven ability to manage complex work with minimal oversight
Solid grasp of sales processes, proposal development, and costing strategies
Working knowledge of contracts, risk mitigation, and financial principles
Proficiency in MS Office tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision plans
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

applications engineeringprocess calculationswater quality projectionssystem designequipment platformssystem integrationproposal developmentcosting strategiesrisk mitigationfinancial principles

Soft Skills

technical solutioningcommunicationmentoringcollaborationrisk managementcustomer focusproblem-solvingleadershipknowledge-sharingproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering