Project Engineer
Ecolab USA
Philadelphia, PA · Posted August 5, 2026
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About the job
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer to lead and support capital projects, process improvement initiatives, equipment installations, and manufacturing optimization efforts at our Philadelphia, PA plant. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and external vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
What You Will Do:
Project Management
Manage manufacturing and engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
Coordinate project activities with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, yield, and reliability.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Equipment and Capital Projects
Lead equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
Support automation, controls, and technology upgrades.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
3 years of chemical manufacturing engineering experience or related.
Experience managing capital or process improvement projects.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification preferred .
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Experience with CAD, ERP, MES, or CMMS systems.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.