Ecolab

Process Engineer II

Ecolab$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering required
  • 3 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), Wastewater, and Industrial Water Treatment Systems
  • Familiarity with sizing software tools for water treatment systems
  • Ability to independently develop process calculations and system sizing
  • Experience with process deliverables including PFDs and P&IDs
  • Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Perform system sizing, process calculations, and mass balances for water treatment systems
  • Develop and maintain process specifications and technical narratives
  • Prepare P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment lists with design teams
  • Review vendor data for compliance and integration
  • Support technical discussions and design reviews with clients
  • Coordinate process design with automation and control engineers
  • Provide technical support to engineering and construction teams

Benefits

  • Take ownership of engineering scopes with increasing responsibility
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple functions
  • Support innovative solutions for water circularity
  • Participate in client design reviews and startup activities
  • Contribute to improving engineering standards and best practices
Full Job Description
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.

What’s in it For You
  • 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

What You Will Do
  • 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

Position Details
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant3D is a plus.

About Ecolab

Ecolab provides comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than countries to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

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Join Ecolab's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. At Ecolab, we are committed to advancing technologies and driving innovation that makes the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.

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At Ecolab, you will find job opportunities that promise robust growth and development in a culture that fosters leadership, innovation, and diversity. Our team is composed of over 48,000 dedicated professionals who lead the industry in delivering efficient solutions and services to our customers worldwide.

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Embark on a career path that empowers your ambition. Ecolab offers a myriad of career advancement opportunities supported by comprehensive training programs and professional development courses. Our commitment to your growth is paralleled by our dedication to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our business.

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Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a change, Ecolab offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you harness your skills and achieve your professional goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates are given the opportunity to showcase their strengths.

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Joining Ecolab means more than just employment; it’s an opportunity to be part of a global network of industry leaders and innovators. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also encourage our team to connect and collaborate through various professional networking events.

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Size
47,000 employees
Market Cap
$41 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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