Project Engineer

ECOLAB; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k and pension plans

Vacation (12 days)

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Ecolab is looking for a Project Engineer in Boise, Idaho to support ultrapure water systems and ensure effective installations. You will act as a technical interface on-site with project teams and customers. The role requires experience in construction support and troubleshooting.

A B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and proficiency with AutoCAD Plant3D are necessary. Competitive compensation of $75,000-$105,000 based on experience and education, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3-8+ years of experience in project engineering or construction support.
• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of UPW or industrial wastewater treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and commissioning of UPW systems.
• Troubleshoot integration issues during early operations.
• Provide after-sales support and system optimizations.

Skills

Project engineering

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical design knowledge

P&IDs interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Plant3D

Job description

As a Project Engineer at Ovivo Ultra Pure Water by Ecolab, you will support the successful delivery and long-term performance of ultrapure water (UPW), reclaim, and wastewater systems at a customer site in Boise, Idaho. In this role, you will serve as the on-site technical interface between project teams, construction partners, vendors, and the customer to ensure effective system installation, startup, and commissioning. Following project completion, you will transition into a customer support role focused on troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement while collaborating with a centralized engineering team.

What You Will Do

• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of UPW, reclaim, and wastewater systems
• Provide on-site engineering support to construction teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with design intent
• Troubleshoot process, mechanical, and system integration issues during commissioning and early operations
• Respond to RFIs and field technical questions, coordinating with engineering teams as needed
• Review field changes, redlines, and as-built conditions to ensure consistency with design documents
• Serve as the primary local technical interface with the customer during project execution and post-project support
• Deliver after-sales support including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and minor system modifications
• Coordinate with internal teams to execute system improvements, upgrades, and expansion efforts
• Support preparation and review of engineering deliverables such as equipment specifications, P&IDs, layouts, and vendor submittals
• Provide field feedback to enhance constructability and standardization of designs
• Maintain accurate project documentation and support knowledge transfer to engineering standards
• Apply established engineering standards, procedures, and safety practices in all work

Position Details

• Location: Boise, Idaho
• Primary work site: Customer site with office support from the Boise Support Center
• Travel: Periodic travel to Plano, Texas or other project sites for several weeks at a time

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• 3-8+ years of experience in project engineering, construction support, or commissioning of industrial water systems
• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant3D or similar tools
• Working knowledge of UPW, reclaim, or industrial wastewater treatment systems
• Familiarity with process equipment including pumps, pressure vessels, valves, and piping systems
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, layouts, and technical specifications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a field environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• No Immigration Sponsorship provided for this role

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this role is $75.000-105,000. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on‑Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.