Commissioning Field Engineer - Water Tech

Veolia Water Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies is seeking a Commissioning FSR for the Services Technical Operations team. The role focuses on commissioning complex services projects, project closure, plant optimization, and customer support, both on-site and remote.

The incumbent will act as a SME, manage issues to closure, and uphold EHS and design standards while working under pressure. This role requires strong leadership, ability to mentor others, and collaboration with engineering, product teams, and field

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater treatment projects or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree (engineering or chemistry preferred).
• Experience with PLC & HMI/SCADA programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell, GE-IP/Emerson).

Responsibilities

• Commission and lead water treatment project start-up and close-out.
• Provide on-site and remote customer support and issue resolution.
• Mentor staff and partners for commissioning activities.
• Ensure safety and EHS compliance during projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Veolia WTS knowledge

Excel

Root Cause Analysis

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry

5+ years water/wastewater experience

Tools

Rockwell PLC

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Job description

Veolia Water Technologies is seeking a Commissioning FSR for the Services Technical Operations team. The role focuses on commissioning complex services projects, project closure, plant optimization, and customer support, both on-site and remote.

The incumbent will act as a SME, manage issues to closure, and uphold EHS and design standards while working under pressure. This role requires strong leadership, ability to mentor others, and collaboration with engineering, product teams, and field