Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Water Treatment, Wastewater, Industrial EngineeringIndustries
Requirements
Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical Engineering Degree
Minimum 5 years experience with the design and supporting the sale of water and/or wastewater equipment and systems (clarification, filtration, membrane separation, RO/UF, DAF, solids separation, metals removal, biological)
Experienced Design Engineer in Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems (WWT)
Minimum 2 years of proven experience in project execution
Familiarity and experience with water treatment plant commissioning and start-up
Fluent English written and verbal communication skills
People relating attitude and capable to work in team
Strong commercial mindset and financial acumen
Synthesis and pragmatic approach
Able to manage conflict and job-related pressure
Problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to travel 50% of time
High computer application literacy (Microsoft Office suite, ability to learn business systems); AutoCAD preferred
High emotional intelligence level
Based in Spain or France
Responsibilities
Support Development of Total Water Management (TWM) opportunities: partner with Senior Design Engineer to provide project engineering support (develop mass balance, process flow sheets, prepare proposals & estimates (CAPEX/OPEX), provide technical/commercial support at client meetings)
Build long-term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their key business drivers
Functionally report in the Commercial Engineering organization to the TWM Engineering Manager and have regular contact with direct supervisor
Be competent in a wide range of water treatment process technologies and design water treatment systems (prepare mass balance, flow sheet, water mapping, select equipment and costing, prepare documents to support commercial discussion)
Be familiar with engineering drawings (P&ID, General Arrangement, Isometric sketches, data sheets, troubleshooting list, electrical and automation drawings, etc.)
Analyze water and wastewater systems from a mechanical, operational and chemical standpoint and propose solutions that comply with customer needs and the regulatory framework
Proactively work with clients and Ecolab/Nalco colleagues to determine project needs, identify customer needs by evaluating business models specific to wastewater and pretreatment operations, and develop project specifications
Supervise and/or take over on-site survey, conception and basic design ensuring the best technical and economical compromise between OPEX and CAPEX
Utilize technical expertise and financial acumen to support project qualification and wisely use time and resources on projects with the highest probability of success
On a project base, ensure fit with available budget for each part of the project, discuss problems (engineering, partners, fabricants) with Peers/Manager during project execution, and improve construction methods
Communicate with many levels of personnel within Nalco Company and external (Customer, Contractors)
Maintain customer relationships and coordinate to address technical/business issues and renewals within sold O&M accounts
Assist on existing O&M contracts for troubleshooting, diagnostic, and improvements