Construction Engineer

Are you ready to lead and deliver high-quality water treatment installations? In this pivotal role, you will assemble and construct water treatment systems based on technical drawings, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner to project teams and clients, you will oversee the installation process, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and champion safety, quality, and innovation.

If you are passionate about building resilient solutions, fostering collaboration, and enabling growth through technical expertise, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Assemble and construct water treatment installations based on technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Install and assemble various components at customer sites, ensuring compliance with Ecolab’s standards.
• Collaborate with Construction Manager, Warehouse Manager, Project Engineers, and Commissioning Engineers to ensure project success.
• Advise proactively on design optimizations and contribute to continuous improvement of procedures.
• Maintain and manage system libraries and proactively contribute ideas for departmental development.
• Perform installation, assembly, and maintenance tasks, including plastic welding according to DVS guidelines.
• Ensure proper use of materials, tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain contact with customers during installation and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets and installation transfer protocols accurately and on time.
• Lead and supervise subcontractors and freelancers on‑site as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including VCA guidelines and customer‑specific requirements.

Accountabilities

• Timely and high-quality delivery of products, both electrically and mechanically.
• Accurate and complete documentation and reporting.
• Adherence to project timelines, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Proactive identification and resolution of issues, reporting deviations to management.
• No direct budget authority; escalation of planning or procedural changes to the Construction Manager or Project Engineer.

What You Bring

• MBO level 4 education or equivalent in a technical field.
• Valid safety certificates (VCA) and driver’s license B.
• Experience with reading technical and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of material properties and processing techniques.
• Proficiency in Dutch (spoken and written); English is a plus.
• Skills in plastic welding (DVS/IR) – training on the job possible.
• Familiarity with NEN3140 standards.
• Strong communication, accuracy, customer focus, quality orientation, analytical ability, stress resistance, flexibility, problem‑solving, independence, and prioritization skills.

Ecolab Values

• Ownership: Take responsibility for your work and do what needs to be done.
• Integrity: Act honestly, adhere to standards and values, and handle information carefully.
• Expertise: Keep your knowledge up to date and share it with others.
• Teamwork: Contribute to common goals, treat others with respect, and offer help.
• Innovation: Be creative, open to change, learn from mistakes, and encourage improvement.

Employment Details

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Based in Zoeterwoude, The Netherlands
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands and occasionally abroad
• Willingness to stay overnight when required

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration
• Meal vouchers
• Family health insurance and provident fund
• Annual bonus

At Ecolab, we are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment for all.

Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.