Project Engineer

Ecolab•Boise, ID

13d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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