Field Service Engineer

Aquatech International; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech International in Albany, OR is seeking a full‑time Field Service Engineer to commission, install, and operate water/wastewater treatment systems on sites worldwide. You will supervise construction, perform start‑up, troubleshooting, and client training, with up to 50% travel.

Required are an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering and 2+ years in water treatment or related systems; travel up to 45–50% and ability to obtain license

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of engineering processes for water/wastewater treatment
• Experience in commissioning, installation, and operation of treatment systems
• Valid license and passport with travel capability

Responsibilities

• Commission, install, and operate water/wastewater treatment systems; supervise construction and ensure performance testing of systems
• Prepare project schedules and plans for system start‑up and commissioning
• Prepare client sites for implementation, including conditioning feed water to meet requirements
• Train client personnel on start‑up, water chemistry, PFDs, P&ID, and system control philosophy
• Execute long‑term system contracts, including maintenance and membrane performance evaluation
• Review and test implementation processes to ensure adequate client resources for operation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Site supervision

Education

Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology for both industrial and infrastructure markets. The company supports clients with sustainable water purification systems and technologies that address world water scarcity challenges.

Job Details

Location: Albany, OR 97322
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4‑Year Degree
Travel: Up to 50%
Category: Engineering

Summary

Immediate need for a full‑time Field Service Engineer to work on project sites worldwide. The role includes commissioning, installation, and operation of water/wastewater treatment systems such as brine concentrators, crystallizers, UF, DM, RO, ZLD, and HERO. The engineer will also supervise construction, perform start‑up, implementation, troubleshooting, and client training.

Responsibilities

• Commission, install, and operate water/wastewater treatment systems; supervise construction and ensure performance testing of proprietary/licensed systems.
• Prepare project schedules and plans for system start‑up and commissioning.
• Prepare client sites for implementation, including conditioning feed water to meet operational requirements.
• Train client personnel on project start‑up, water chemistry, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation drawings, and system control philosophy.
• Execute long‑term system contracts, including maintenance and membrane performance evaluation.
• Review and test implementation processes to ensure adequate client resources for operation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Technical Skills

• Knowledge of engineering processes and standards for water/wastewater treatment plants, including thermal brine concentrators, crystallizers, UF, DM, RO, ZLD, and HERO.
• Experience in commissioning, installation, and operation of these systems.

Essential Functions

The responsibilities described above encompass the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Demands

Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working at heights. Requires wearing PPE on site. Includes extended periods of desk work and high concentration in busy environments.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Two or more years of experience in water treatment or related systems. Recent college graduates may apply for a trainee position.
• Specialized knowledge of engineering processes and standards for water/wastewater treatment plants, preferably through coursework or experience.
• Valid license and passport with the ability to travel 45–50% of the time.