Engineering Technical Sales Intern - Hybrid Field Experience

ECOLAB; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking Engineering Technical Sales Interns to join our summer 2027 technical sales internship program. You will identify and propose solutions to preserve energy and water, while expanding productivity for a large customer base.

You will blend traditional engineering with a consultative sales approach, building relationships, learning digital solutions, and supporting field teams. The internship culminates in a potential full-time Associate District Representative role.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Sales aptitude

Relationship building

ROI analysis

Education

Engineering undergrad degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ecolab is seeking Engineering Technical Sales Interns to join our summer 2027 technical sales internship program. You will identify and propose solutions to preserve energy and water, while expanding productivity for a large customer base.

You will blend traditional engineering with a consultative sales approach, building relationships, learning digital solutions, and supporting field teams. The internship culminates in a potential full-time Associate District Representative role.