Engineering Technical Sales Internship at Ecolab

Naperville, Illinois, United States

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Requirements

Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial) graduating in December 2026 or Summer 2027
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Valid US Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record
Access to a personal vehicle
Willing to relocate within the United States
Ability to lift/push/carry up to 50 pounds chest high

Responsibilities

Complete an independent project(s) under primary trainer’s direction to yield calculated ROI
Complete safety training & technical lessons that serve as an introduction to water treatment applications
Observe and participate in service as it is provided to customers to assure accurate chemical application, process optimization and documentation
Complete introductory training of the consultative sales approach
Visit multiple customer sites across the region (40-100% of training time spent in field) to learn best practices and types of unit applications and treatment approaches
Build key relationships and interaction with departments and personnel that will be critical to success in the field
Work within various regional sales districts and customer locations to build specific technical knowledge and gain sales experience while helping customers achieve their sustainability goals
Provide routine service support to Sales Representative (may be subject to testing including Boilers, Cooling towers, Closed loops, R.O. and filtration)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

EngineeringTechnical SalesConsultative SalesAccount ManagementProblem SolvingROI AnalysisDigital TechnologySafety TrainingWater ConservationEnergy Efficiency

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this is an 11-week paid internship program starting on Monday, June 1st.

What is the location requirement for this internship?

Interns must be willing to relocate within the United States and will visit multiple customer sites across the region, spending 40-100% of training time in the field.

What skills will I develop in this internship?

You will develop skills in consultative sales, account leadership, hands-on problem solving, technical knowledge of water treatment applications like boilers and cooling towers, and building customer relationships.

What is the company culture like at Ecolab?

Ecolab fosters an innovative and dynamic environment that values diverse people, perspectives, and ideas, supports personal and professional growth, and is passionate about tackling meaningful challenges like clean water and sustainability.

What happens after completing the internship successfully?

Successful interns will be considered for a full-time job offer into an Associate District Representative role to start upon graduation.