Field Service Engineer - Water Treatment & Commissioning

altentechnologyusa; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Field Service Representative - Mechanical to support water treatment projects across North America. You will commission plants, liaison with design engineers, train operators, and ensure equipment meets specifications in the field.

The role requires 5+ years in water treatment, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and willingness to travel 70–80% of the year. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Water Treatment field.
• Strong focus on customer relationships (external and internal).
• Knowledge of water treatment equipment and startup processes (RO/ED, Ion Exchange, Thermal technologies).
• Ability to work independently and remotely with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Water Treatment Plants and ensuring equipment performance.
• Liaise between design engineering and construction during erection.
• Provide technical instruction to customer representatives for installation and operation.
• Manage outside vendors to meet project specs and performance.
• Develop operating procedures and log sheets for equipment operation.
• Develop and execute commissioning schedules and performance plans.
• Conduct training on operation and maintenance of process equipment.
• Perform control system factory acceptance tests with clients.

Skills

Water treatment

Field service

Commissioning

PLC/HMI

Travel 70-80%

Education

Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma

Tools

RO/ED systems

Pumps & valves

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Field Service Representative - Mechanical to support water treatment projects across North America. You will commission plants, liaison with design engineers, train operators, and ensure equipment meets specifications in the field.

The role requires 5+ years in water treatment, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and willingness to travel 70–80% of the year. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a focus on safety and customer service.