GHT Project Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Process Design Engineer to join our Global High Tech (GHT) team. This role focuses on process design, technical solution development, proposal engineering, and engineering support for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects serving high‑tech industries.

Responsibilities

• Development of Global High Tech opportunities: partner with the project development team to provide project engineering support by developing process flow sheets, preparing proposals and estimates, and providing technical/commercial support at client meetings.
• Provide process engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, supporting the development of innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions for high‑tech industries. Work closely with project managers, engineering teams and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are translated into project execution, commissioning, and start‑up activities.
• Support O&M (Operation Maintenance) team for troubleshooting and continuous improvement implementation in existing GHT contracts.
• Build long‑term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their key business drivers. High emotional intelligence level is required.

Qualifications  Requirements

• Education: Chemical, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Minimum 5‑10 years of experience with the design and support of water and/or wastewater equipment and systems (clarification, filtration, membrane separation, RO/UF, DAF, solids separation, metals removal, biological) for industrial clients.
• Experience supporting project execution, commissioning, start‑up or delivery of industrial process projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with water treatment plant commissioning and start‑up.
• Fluent written and verbal English and French/Spanish.
• People‑relating attitude and capable of working in a team.
• Strong commercial mindset and financial acumen.
• Synthesis and pragmatic approach.
• Able to manage conflict and job‑related pressure.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50% of time.
• High computer literacy (Microsoft Office, business systems); AutoCAD preferred.

Principal Accountabilities

• Report in the Commercial Engineering organization to the GHT Engineering Manager.
• Based in France (UK / Spain) be in regular contact with supervisor.
• Competent in a wide range of water treatment process technologies and proven knowledge of designing water treatment systems.
• Familiar with engineering drawings (P&ID, General Arrangement, Isometric sketches, data sheets, troubleshooting list, electrical and automation drawings).
• Analyze water and wastewater systems from mechanical, operational and chemical standpoint and propose solutions that comply with customer needs and regulation.
• Proactively work with clients and Ecolab/Nalco colleagues to determine project needs, evaluate business models, and develop project specifications.
• Supervise or conduct on‑site survey, conception and basic design, ensuring optimal technical and economical compromise between OPEX and CAPEX.
• Utilize technical expertise and financial acumen to support project qualification and prioritize projects with highest probability of success.
• Ensure projects stay within budget, discuss issues with peers/manager during execution, and improve construction methods.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel at Nalco Company and external customers, contractors.
• Have experience, even limited, with plant operation & maintenance.
• Maintain customer relationships and coordinate to address technical/business issues and renewals within sold O&M accounts.
• Assist on existing O&M contracts for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and improvement identification.
• Be aware of international standards and norms required for equipment construction and certification.
• Be aware of safety & environmental aspects of legislation.

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment.

Ecolab 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, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.