Engineering Technical Sales Intern — Hybrid Field Experience

Ecolab; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Paid internship

Job summary

Ecolab is offering a 11-week paid Engineering Technical Sales Internship, starting June 1st, with nationwide locations and possible relocation. You’ll gain hands-on experience across water treatment, energy and productivity projects, blending engineering and consultative sales to serve diverse accounts.

You'll visit customer sites, build cross‑functional relationships, and learn digital solutions while developing the skills needed for a future full-time Associate District Representative role

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial) graduating in December 2027 or Summer 2028.
• 11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st.
• Position requires a valid US Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete an independent project(s) under primary trainer’s direction to yield calculated ROI.
• Complete safety training & technical lessons that serve as an introduction to water treatment applications.
• Observe and participate in service as it is provided to customers to assure accurate chemical application, process optimization and documentation.
• Complete introductory training of the consultative sales approach.
• Visit multiple customer sites across the region (40-100% of training time spent in field) to learn best practices and types of unit applications and treatment approaches.
• Build key relationships and interaction with departments and personnel that will be critical to success in the field.
• Work within various regional sales districts and customer locations to build specific technical knowledge and gain sales experience while helping customers achieve their sustainability goals.
• Provide routine service support to Sales Representative. May be subject to testing includes Boilers, Cooling towers, Closed loops, R.O. and filtration.

Education

Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial) undergraduate

Job description

Ecolab is offering a 11-week paid Engineering Technical Sales Internship, starting June 1st, with nationwide locations and possible relocation. You’ll gain hands-on experience across water treatment, energy and productivity projects, blending engineering and consultative sales to serve diverse accounts.

You'll visit customer sites, build cross‑functional relationships, and learn digital solutions while developing the skills needed for a future full-time Associate District Representative role