- Take ownership of defined process engineering scopes with increasing technical responsibility
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, automation, procurement, construction, and commissioning
- Support innovative water treatment solutions focused on complete water circularity capabilities
- Participate in client design reviews, startup activities, and performance verification efforts
- Contribute to continuous improvement of process standards and engineering best practices
- Perform system sizing, process calculations, and mass balances for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), Wastewater Treatment, and Reclaim Water Treatment Systems with senior review as required
- Develop and maintain process specifications, design bases, and technical narratives aligned with contract documents and client standards
- Prepare and maintain P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment lists, and supporting calculations in coordination with design and CAD teams
- Review vendor technical data, equipment proposals, and submittals for technical compliance and system integration
- Support client technical discussions, design reviews, and internal coordination meetings by communicating process intent and design assumptions
- Coordinate with automation and controls engineers to align process design with control philosophy, sequences of operation, and functional logic
- Provide technical support to project engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve process-related issues
- Participate in startup and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and performance verification, as required
- Demonstrate increasing technical ownership of assigned scopes while incorporating feedback from senior engineers
- Contribute to continuous improvement of process standards and best practices
- Onsite at our Vancouver, WA office, Hybrid work
- Periodic travel is required to support customer design reviews and startup/commissioning efforts
- Maximum travel requirement may be up to two weeks at a time, potentially several times per year, depending on project needs
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related qualified training from an accredited university is required
- 3 years of related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), Wastewater, Reclaim, or Industrial Water Treatment Systems, including core unit operations such as Filtration, ACF, UF, RO, IX/EDI, Solids Separation, Sludge Management, Biological Treatment, and Chemical Systems
- Familiarity with third-party sizing and projection software, including RO, GTM, pumps, Ion Exchange, PIPEFLO, WAVE, PHREEQC, or similar tools
- Ability to develop process calculations, system sizing, and mass balances with limited supervision and senior review
- Experience preparing and maintaining process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, process narratives, equipment lists, and technical specifications
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project, mechanical, electrical, automation, and design teams to deliver coordinated and constructible system designs
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant3D is a plus.
Careers Advancing Ovivo Ultra-Pure Water+ 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.
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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
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related qualified training from an accredited university
- Three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of ultrapure water, wastewater, reclaim, or industrial water treatment systems
- Knowledge of core water treatment operations including filtration, ACF, UF, RO, IX/EDI, solids separation, sludge management, biological treatment, and chemical systems
- Familiarity with third-party sizing and projection software such as RO, GTM, pumps, Ion Exchange, PIPEFLO, WAVE, PHREEQC, or similar tools
- Ability to develop process calculations, system sizing, and mass balances with limited supervision and senior review
- Experience preparing and maintaining PFDs, P&IDs, process narratives, equipment lists, and technical specifications
- Ability to collaborate with project, mechanical, electrical, automation, and design teams to deliver coordinated and constructible system designs
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant3D
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.







