Applications and Tendering Engineer – Wastewater Treatment — Sulzer
- Location
- Casalecchio di Reno
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Role overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
- Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Tendering & Proposal Development
- Analyze RFQs, tender documents, and technical specifications related to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) , both civil and industrial .
- & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (with clear exposure to water/wastewater treatment).
Main responsibilities
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Tendering & Proposal Development
- Analyze RFQs, tender documents, and technical specifications related to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) , both civil and industrial .
- Develop complete technical and commercial proposals , ensuring compliance with process requirements, client expectations, and internal guidelines.
- Coordinate with internal departments (process engineering, mechanical engineering, procurement, finance, projects) to collect inputs for bids.
- Perform cost estimation, material take-offs, and preparation of BOQs for water and wastewater treatment solutions.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of tenders and clarification responses.
Key requirements
- & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (with clear exposure to water/wastewater treatment).
Application process
- The Application & Tendering Engineer is responsible for developing technical and commercial solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, supporting the preparation of competitive bids and tenders.
- The role combines process understanding, application engineering, and tendering activities, with a strong focus on selecting, designing, and integrating treatment technologies based on customer requirements, project constraints, and applicable standards.
- The engineer acts as a technical interface between Sales, Engineering, and external stakeholders, contributing to solution definition from early tender stage through project handover. Application Engineering & Process Support
- Provide pre-sales technical and process support to Sales and customers.
- Define and recommend process solutions and equipment for: Preliminary and primary treatment Secondary (biological) treatment Tertiary and polishing steps
- Sludge treatment and handling (where applicable)
- Size and configure treatment units and packages (e.g. screens, grit removal, clarification, filtration, sludge equipment).
- Prepare process descriptions, technical datasheets, layouts, and technical clarifications .
Company and context
- Organizational & Knowledge Sharing
Additional details
- The engineer acts as a technical interface between Sales, Engineering, and external stakeholders, contributing to solution definition from early tender stage through project handover. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Tendering & Proposal Development Application Engineering & Process Support
- Define and recommend process solutions and equipment for: Preliminary and primary treatment Secondary (biological) treatment Tertiary and polishing steps
- Support and participate in technical meetings, workshops, and presentations with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and authorities. Client, Consultant & Vendor Interface
- EN, ISO, local standards, project-specific requirements). Post‑Bid Support & Project Handover
- Share know‑how on wastewater treatment technologies and applications within the organization. Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in tenders for EPC or public sector projects is a strong advantage. Technical & Professional Skills Ability to translate process r
Notes and original content
- About the role
- The engineer acts as a technical interface between Sales, Engineering, and external stakeholders, contributing to solution definition from early tender stage through project handover.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Tendering & Proposal Development
- Application Engineering & Process Support
- Define and recommend process solutions and equipment for:
- Preliminary and primary treatment
- Secondary (biological) treatment
- Tertiary and polishing steps
- Support and participate in technical meetings, workshops, and presentations with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and authorities.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sulzer offer for this role?
Sulzer lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Casalecchio di Reno. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sulzer offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sulzer during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Sulzer?
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