Applications Engineer

Description

Make a Global Impact in Water & Wastewater Solutions

KLa Systems designs and delivers innovative jet aeration and mixing systems for industrial and municipal customers around the world. As an Applications Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of engineering, sales, and manufacturing—helping turn complex water challenges into real-world solutions used in over 38 countries.

What You’ll Do

• Develop engineering designs and integrate them into professional sales proposal packages
• Create and review CAD drawings for proposals, submittals, fabrication, and IOM manuals
• Review project documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency
• Support fabrication, shipment coordination, and global manufacturing partners
• Conduct site visits, installations, equipment startups, inspections, and customer training
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues with support from the engineering team
• Document site activities and findings in clear, concise reports
• Help improve workflows and streamline repeatable engineering tasks

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

Requirements

 What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or related Engineering field (preferred)
• Experience in wastewater aeration, fluid dynamics, and system integration
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong software skills (Excel, Word; AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks)
• Mechanical aptitude with a hands-on, problem-solving  mindset
• Familiarity with pumps, blowers, or process equipment is a plus (training provided)

Why KLa Systems / IWS

• Work on meaningful projects that protect communities and the environment
• Join a highly experienced, collaborative engineering team
• Gain exposure to global projects and customer sites
• Blend design, analysis, and hands-on field experience

IWS / KLa offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
  • PTO and 8 company-paid holidays
  • 401k
  • Incentive compensation 

Base Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

*The provided base salary range is used nationally. The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.IWS is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.