Design Engineer

Ecolab Inc.; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ecolab Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to support Total Water Management initiatives in Germany. This role involves collaboration with design engineers, developing proposal estimates, and building long-term customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, strong project management skills, and fluency in English and German. Join us to tackle meaningful challenges in water treatment and sustainability.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years experience in water and wastewater equipment design.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Strong commercial mindset and financial acumen.

Aufgaben

• Support development of Total Water Management opportunities.
• Manage project budgets and improve construction methods.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders for project specifications.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Project execution

Relationship management

Ausbildung

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. Around the world, businesses in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose ECOLAB products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently, and achieve sustainability goals. Our 48,000 associates consistently deliver comprehensive solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.

Are you looking for a position that combines both your technical and interpersonal capabilities in an international and dynamic environment? Are you motivated to work for a company committed to protecting people and vital resources?

Don’t wait any longer and join us to embrace a purposeful job that really suits you!

Objectives:

• Support the development of Total Water Management (TWM) opportunities: collaborate with Senior Design Engineers to provide project engineering support by developing mass balances, process flow sheets, preparing proposals & estimates (CAPEX/OPEX), and providing technical and commercial support at client meetings.
• Build long-term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their key business drivers. High emotional intelligence is required for this position.

Overview:

• Based in Germany with regular contact with your direct supervisor.
• Proficient in a wide range of water treatment process technologies and experienced in designing water treatment systems (mass balance, flow sheets, water mapping, equipment selection, costing, document preparation).
• Familiar with engineering drawings (P&ID, General Arrangement, Isometric sketches, data sheets, troubleshooting lists, electrical and automation drawings).
• Capable of analyzing water and wastewater systems from mechanical, operational, and chemical perspectives and proposing compliant solutions.
• Proactively collaborate with clients and colleagues to determine project needs, evaluate business models, and develop project specifications.
• Supervise or execute site surveys, conceptual, and basic design to optimize technical and economic outcomes between OPEX and CAPEX.
• Manage project budgets, address issues during execution, and improve construction methods.
• Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels, including clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Experience with plant operation & maintenance is a plus.
• Maintain customer relationships, address technical/business issues, and support contract renewals.
• Stay informed about international standards and norms for equipment construction and certification, as well as safety and environmental legislation.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in designing and supporting the sale of water and wastewater equipment and systems, including clarification, filtration, membrane separation, RO/UF, DAF, solids separation, and biological treatments.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in project execution.
• Familiarity with water treatment plant commissioning and start-up.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Commercial mindset and financial acumen.
• Synthesis and pragmatic approach, with the ability to manage conflicts and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% for project discovery and development.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD is preferred.

When you work at Ecolab, you will face some of the world's most meaningful challenges, with opportunities to learn, grow, shape your career, and see the impact of your work firsthand.