Field Engineer - Rural Wastewater & Sanitation

LIXIL Water Technology Americas; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

LIXIL Water Technology Americas is seeking a part-time Field Engineer to manage pilot-scale domestic wastewater systems in rural and coastal communities. You will monitor operations, optimize performance, and engage local stakeholders to ensure safe, sustainable sanitation solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the Business Development and Commercialization teams in the Chesapeake Bay region. Travel to coastal VA areas is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience with wastewater or water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Manage pilot-scale wastewater systems in rural communities.
• Monitor performance and optimize operations.
• Engage stakeholders and support site assessments.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with BD and Commercialization teams.

Skills

Field operations

Wastewater systems

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in environmental/mechanical/chemical engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

LIXIL Water Technology Americas is seeking a part-time Field Engineer to manage pilot-scale domestic wastewater systems in rural and coastal communities. You will monitor operations, optimize performance, and engage local stakeholders to ensure safe, sustainable sanitation solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the Business Development and Commercialization teams in the Chesapeake Bay region. Travel to coastal VA areas is required.