Project Engineer

Ecolab Global Services; Idaho; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovivo Ultra Pure Water by Ecolab in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Project Engineer to support installation, startup, and commissioning of UPW, reclaim, and wastewater systems at a customer site. You will act as the on-site technical interface between project teams, construction partners, vendors, and the customer to ensure proper system startup and commissioning.

Responsibilities include providing on-site engineering support, coordinating with internal teams, reviewing documents, and delivering

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.
• Working knowledge of UPW, reclaim, or industrial wastewater treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

P&ID interpretation

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Plant3D

Job description

Job Summary

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

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to 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.