Field Service Engineer - Water Tech, 85% Travel

Xylem; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Field Service Engineer for high purity water and wastewater commissioning and startup projects. You will troubleshoot, install, test, and commission complex water treatment systems at various sites and support ongoing service.

This role requires travel up to 85%, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, reading P&IDs, and working with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens). A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 70 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in field service, commissioning, or startup.
• Background in water treatment, wastewater, or high purity systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs and control systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Ability to travel up to 85% (domestic and international).
• Must have Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in industrial environments and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Preferred - bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and startup of high purity water and wastewater systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues and drive solutions.
• Conduct site surveys, system testing, and performance validation.
• Work with PLC controls (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and process instrumentation.
• Work on various low-voltage and power systems including 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 220 VAC, 208/277 VAC, 480 VAC.
• Interpret and update P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Provide on-site customer training and technical support.
• Support equipment maintenance, including pumps, valves, and piping systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Field service experience

Water treatment

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs & control systems

P&IDs reading

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Physical endurance

Bilingual Spanish/English

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Field Service Engineer for high purity water and wastewater commissioning and startup projects. You will troubleshoot, install, test, and commission complex water treatment systems at various sites and support ongoing service.

This role requires travel up to 85%, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, reading P&IDs, and working with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens). A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 70 lbs are required.