Design Engineer - Global High Tech

Ecolab; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for the Global High Tech (GHT) team. The role focuses on process design, technical solution development, proposal engineering, and engineering support for industrial water and wastewater projects for high-tech customers.

You will prepare process designs and technical proposals, support project execution, and collaborate with commercial, engineering, and operations teams to deliver reliable, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with design and supporting the sale of water and/or wastewater equipment and systems for industrial clients.
• Education: Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Experience supporting project execution, commissioning, start-up or delivery of industrial process projects.
• Familiarity with water treatment plant commissioning and start-up.
• Fluency in English; French/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Functionally report to the GHT Engineering Manager within Commercial Engineering.
• Be based in France or Spain with regular contact to supervisor.
• Design water treatment systems including mass balance, flowsheets, equipment costing for commercial discussions.
• Review engineering drawings (P&ID, GA, isometrics) and electrical/automation drawings.
• Analyze water/wastewater systems from mechanical, operational and chemical perspectives and propose compliant solutions.
• Support clients and Nalco teams to identify project needs and develop specifications.
• Supervise site surveys, conception and basic design ensuring best OPEX/CAPEX balance.
• Ensure budget fit and discuss issues with peers/manager during execution.
• Communicate with customers, contractors and internal teams at multiple levels.
• Maintain OM contracts for troubleshooting and improvements.
• Be aware of international standards and safety/environmental regulations.

Skills

Process design

Proposal engineering

Project coordination

English language

French/Spanish

Commercial mindset

Teamwork

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Emotional intelligence

Education

Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our Global High Tech (GHT) team. This role focuses on process design, technical solution development, proposal engineering, and engineering support for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects serving high-tech industries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing innovative water treatment solutions, preparing process designs and technical proposals, and supporting project execution activities throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires close collaboration with commercial, engineering, operations and customer teams to deliver reliable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for strategic Global High Tech customers.

Objectives

• Development of Global High Tech (GHT)opportunities: partners with Senior Design Engineer to provide project engineering support by developing mass balance, process flow sheets, preparing proposals & estimates (CAPEX/OPEX), providing the technical/commercial support at meetings with clients.

• Process Engineering and Project Support:Provide process engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, supporting the development of innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions for high-tech industries. Work closely with project managers, engineering teams and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are successfully translated into project execution, commissioning and start-up activities.

• SupportO&M (Operation Maintenance) team for troubleshootingand continuousimprovement implementationinexitingGHT contracts.

• Ability to build long-term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their key business drivers.High emotional intelligencelevel isrequiredfor this position.

Recommended profile

• Education: Chemical / Environmental/Mechanical EngineeringDegree

• Minimum3 years experiencewith thedesignandsupporting thesaleof waterand/orwastewaterequipment and systems, including clarification, filtration,membrane separation, RO/UF, DAF,solids separation, metals, removal and biological, to industrial clients.

• Experience supporting project execution, commissioning, start-up or delivery of industrial process projects is preferred.

• Having familiarity with water treatment plant commissioning and start-up

• Communication skills: English & French/Spanish fluent written and verbal

• People relating attitude and capable to work in team

• Strong commercial mindsetand financial acumen

• Synthesis and pragmatic approach

• Able to manage conflict and job-related pressure

• Problem-solvingskills

• Ability and willingnessto travel50% of timeto perform proper discovery and developing the cost basis for each project andpresent proposed solutions.

• High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn business systems) .Autocadpreferred.

Principal Accountabilities

• Functionallyreportin the CommercialEngineering organizationto the GHT Engineering Manager.

• Based in FranceorSpain and have regular contact withhis/herdirect supervisor.

• Be competent in a wide range of water treatment process technologies and have proven knowledge of designing water treatment systems (preparemassbalance,flowsheet,watermapping,selectequipmentand costing, prepare documents to support commercial discussion)

• Be familiar with engineering drawings (P&ID, General Arrangement, Isometric sketches, data sheets, troubleshooting list,electrical and automationdrawings,etc..).

• Be ableto analyze water and wastewater systems from a mechanical,operationaland chemical standpoint and propose solutions thatcomply withcustomer needs andthe regulatory framework.

• Proactively works with clients and Ecolab/Nalcocolleaguestodetermineproject needs andidentifycustomer needs by evaluating business models specific to their wastewater and pretreatment operations anddevelopproject specifications.

• Supervise and/or take over on sitesurvey,conceptionand basic design by making sure the best technical and economical compromise is reached between OPEX and CAPEX.

• Utilize technicalexpertiseand financial acumen tosupportprojectsqualificationand wisely useowntime and resources on projects with the highest probability of success.

• On a project base, make sure to fit with the available budget for each part of the project, and able to discuss with Peers/Manager in case of any problem rising (engineering, partners, and fabricantes) during the project execution and improve construction methods.

• Be able to communicate with many levels of personnel with Nalco Company and external (i.e.Customer, Contractors).

• Have hadexperience, even if limited, with plant operation & maintenance.

• Maintain customer relationships and coordinate to address technical/business issues and renewals within sold O&M accounts.

• Assiston existing OM contracts for troubleshooting and diagnostic and Improvements identification

• Be aware of most used international standards and normsrequiredfor equipment construction and certification.

• Be aware of Safety & Environmental aspects of legislation.

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at ournearly threemillion 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 toeliminatingunnecessary 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,equityand inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and dowhat’sright.