Application Engineer

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

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The Application Engineer on the Siteworks team serves as a technical expert and critical liaison between Engineering, Sales, Customer Care, and Drafting. This role focuses on supporting siteworks products through drawing review, product sizing, customization,   construction plan analysis, and manufacturing support. The ideal candidate combines strong technical competence with a practical, customer-focused mindset to enable successful project outcomes from concept through execution.

Key Accountabilities

• Aids in the technical support for legacy products, reviewing tolerance stack-ups of proposed design changes from manufacturing/quality/vendors, and performing supporting tasks such as design transfer reviews.  

• Size, specify, and troubleshoot Siteworks product solutions to meet project performance, load, and installation requirements.

• Design and support customized product solutions for unique or non-standard customer applications.

• Provide technical engineering support to Sales and Customer Care teams, including application guidance, technical documentation, and problem resolution.

• Review and interpret site plans to provide product recommendations

• Assist in resolving field issues by analyzing installation challenges and providing corrective recommendations.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring application challenges and contributing to product or process enhancements.

• Maintain clear documentation of engineering decisions, approvals, and custom designs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 3-5 years of experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (Power Point, Excel, Word, Access)

• Proficiency in CAD or drawing review workflows (AutoCAD experience is a plus).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

• Customer Driven Sense of Urgency.

• Must have ability to lead, train, and drive change.

• Self-motivated individual able to multi-task effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with trench drain systems, stormwater management, interceptors, or site infrastructure products is a plus.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

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