Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

The pay range for this role is $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.

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.

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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.

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