Junior Applications Developer Jobs in Streamwood, IL

Join UCC Environmental, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions

Are you looking for professional fulfillment and a rewarding technical career in a progressive and well-run company? Do you have a passion for customer relationships and environmental innovation? If so, you might be the perfect fit for UCC Environmental, a company that offers utility-specific sustainable technology solutions to clients across the globe. UCC Environmental has a strong presence in North America and is expanding its sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team and contribute to the company's growth and success. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.

We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to lead technical solution development for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects. This role bridges business development and engineering—translating customer needs into competitive, compliant, and innovative treatment system designs. This client-facing technical leadership position bridges business development and engineering execution at UCC Environmental. As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will drive sales success by designing competitive, compliant, and innovative industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions. You act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, consulting engineers, OEMs, and internal teams effectively translating complex customer needs into robust treatment strategies, equipment configurations, technoeconomic analyses, bills of materials, and compelling technical narratives that win projects and support strategic growth in industrial and utility markets.

You will lead conceptual-to-detailed engineering for industrial wastewater proposals, delivering technically sound and commercially viable treatment solutions to customers across the globe.

• Develop treatment strategies using water chemistry data; recommend equipment and system configurations.
• Create process designs including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and preliminary layouts.
• Support bench/pilot testing, feasibility studies, and performance validation.
• Evaluate technologies, CAPEX/OPEX trade-offs, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical content for proposals: narratives, scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Partner with sales teams and serve as a technical point of contact for clients and consulting engineers.
• Support project engineering, vendor reviews, troubleshooting, commissioning, and system optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards, QA/QC, and continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s in chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (ABET required).
• Master’s in a water/wastewater discipline preferred.
• 8–10 years in industrial water/wastewater process engineering or applications engineering (or 5+ with relevant Master’s).
• Strong client-facing technical experience (3–5 years).
• Expertise in treatment processes (softening, metals precipitation, biological, AOP, ZLD, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with pilot testing, chemical dosing, mass/energy balances, system modeling, and PFD/P&ID development.
• Field experience with commissioning and troubleshooting.
• PE license, experience in heavy industry or ZLD systems, and existing industry relationships are preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Plant3D, OLI Flowsheet, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills; ability to simplify complex topics.
• Knowledge of industrial processes, controls integration, and treatment system design.

Professional Skills:

• Strong communication, decision-making, and time management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk using a computer 80% of the time
• Ability to accommodate varying work schedules
• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Ability to walk around power plants/job sites for extended periods
• Willingness to travel occasionally for internal team meetings, client meetings, customer site visits, or industry events (<15%)

Core Values and Beliefs:

Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture.

• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity

Compensation and Benefits: 

Base Pay Range:  $115,000 to $135,000 annual pay based on skills and experience

Other Compensation:  Bonus Eligibility - incentive pay of up to 10% of base salary based on the details covered in sales incentive plan

Benefits:             

• Insurance:   Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement:   401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
• Time Off:  10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/  and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.