Process Engineer II

Ecolab • Washington, DC

33d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Process Engineer II, you will serve as an independent contributor responsible for the design, sizing, and documentation of Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), Wastewater Treatment, and Reclaim Water Treatment Systems for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will develop review-ready technical deliverables, support client and internal technical discussions, and take increasing ownership of defined engineering scopes while collaborating across project, design, automation, and commissioning teams.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level