Water Treatment Design Engineer - Global High Tech

Ecolab; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join the Global High Tech team. You will support development and delivery of industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions, combining process design, technical proposals, and project support across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering background, at least 3 years in water treatment design, and fluent English with French or Spanish skills. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in chemical, environmental or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years designing and supporting sale of water treatment equipment.
• Experience with process calculations and mass balances.
• Fluent in English; French or Spanish also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial clients with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare technical proposals, equipment selections and CAPEX/OPEX estimates.
• Support project lifecycle from development to commissioning and start-up.
• Conduct site surveys and assess customer operations to tailor treatment solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, suppliers and engineering teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English

French

Spanish

Travel availability

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Ecolab And Help Us Protect What’s Vital.

Ecolab s'engage à traiter de manière juste et équitable ses collaborateurs ainsi que tous les candidats, tout en promouvant le principe d´égalité des chances dans l'emploi.

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our Global High Tech (GHT) team.

In this role, you will support the development and delivery of industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions for strategic Global High Tech customers. You will combine process design, technical proposal development and project support activities, working closely with commercial, engineering, operations and customer teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will contribute to solution development, project qualification, proposal preparation, commissioning support and operational improvement initiatives, helping deliver reliable, sustainable and cost-effective water treatment systems.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Support the development of Global High Tech opportunities by partnering with Senior Design Engineers and commercial teams to design water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial customers.
• Develop mass balances, process flow diagrams, water mapping studies and technical documentation to support project development and customer discussions.
• Prepare technical proposals, equipment selections and CAPEX/OPEX estimates that align with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, supporting project execution, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, suppliers and engineering teams to ensure technical requirements are successfully translated into project delivery.
• Conduct site surveys and evaluate customer operations to identify technical needs and develop fit-for-purpose treatment solutions.
• Analyze water and wastewater systems from process, operational and mechanical perspectives and recommend solutions that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Support existing O&M contracts through troubleshooting, diagnostics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders while providing technical guidance and support.
• Apply sound engineering judgment and financial awareness to help prioritize opportunities and identify the best balance between CAPEX and OPEX performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Minimum 3 years experience with the design and supporting the sale of water and/or wastewater equipment and systems, including clarification, filtration, membrane separation, RO/UF, DAF, solids separation, metals, removal and biological, to industrial clients.
• Experience preparing process calculations, mass balances and process flow diagrams.
• Communication skills: English & French/Spanish fluent written and verbal
• People relating attitude and capable to work in team
• Strong commercial mindset and financial acumen
• Synthesis and pragmatic approach
• Able to manage conflict and job-related pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel 15% of time to perform proper discovery and developing the cost basis for each project and present proposed solutions.
• High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn business systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial project execution, commissioning or start-up activities.
• Familiarity with water treatment plant commissioning and operational support.
• Experience working in operation and maintenance (O&M) environments.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, including P&IDs, General Arrangement drawings, isometric sketches and equipment datasheets.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards, equipment certification requirements and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting customers within High Tech, electronics, semiconductor, manufacturing or similar industrial sectors.

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Join Ecolab And Help Us Protect What’s Vital.

Notre engagement envers une culture d'inclusion et d'appartenance

Ecolab s'engage à traiter de manière juste et équitable ses collaborateurs ainsi que tous les candidats, tout en promouvant le principe d´égalité des chances dans l'emploi.

Nous recruterons, embaucherons, promouvrons, transférerons et offrirons sur tous les sujets (avancement dans l´entreprise, rémunération, avantages sociaux, conditions de travail etc.) des possibilités d´évolution en fonction des qualifications individuelles et des résultats de chacun.

Ecolab ne fera aucune discrimination à l'encontre d'un associé ou d'un candidat en raison de son origine, de sa religion, de sa couleur, de son croyance, de son sexe, de son orientation sexuelle, de son identité et de son expression de genre, des informations génétiques, de son état matrimonial, de son âge ou de son handicap.