Senior Chemical Engineer

Ecolab; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and pension plans

Vacation (12 days)

Education assistance program

Job summary

A leading water technology firm is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to manage high-impact projects in Chatsworth, CA. You will guide design activities, assist Engineering, Production, and Sales, and ensure projects stay within budget and schedule. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with at least 15 years of industry experience, strong project management skills, and effective communication abilities. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, reflecting a commitment to a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant work experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Focus on process background.
• Ability to adhere to safety protocols and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily project status and update weekly engineering schedule with Engineering Manager.
• Manage design activities and provide guidance as necessary.
• Provide technical and management support to Engineering, Production, and Sales teams.

Skills

Strong project management experience

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to manage direct reports

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Wastech Engineering is hiring! As a Senior Chemical Engineer, you’ll help us keep complex, high‑impact projects on track while elevating how our engineering team plans, designs, and delivers. You’ll partner closely with the Engineering Manager to keep schedules clear and current, provide transparent project status day‑to‑day, and ensure the right technical decisions are made at the right time.

In this role, you’ll guide design activities and offer hands‑on support across Engineering, Production, and Sales—jumping into weekly client and internal meetings to remove roadblocks and keep momentum. You’ll champion operational procedures that improve efficiency, all while monitoring project costs and performance so we meet commitments safely, on budget, and on schedule.

What You Will Do

• Provide daily project status and update weekly engineering schedule with Engineering Manager
• Manage design activities and provide guidance as necessary
• Provide technical and management support to Engineering, Production, and Sales teams
• Participate in weekly client and internal meetings
• Implement and enforce operational procedures necessary to improve efficiency
• Monitor project costs and performance

Position Details

• Onsite in Chatsworth, CA at Wastech Office
• Typical work hours are 8 AM - 5 PM
• limited travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Focus on process background
• 15+ years of relevant work experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong project management experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage direct reports
• Ability to adhere to safety protocols and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Careers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions

Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions—critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. 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 herefor additional benefits information.

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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.