Engineering Technical Sales Intern

About the Role

Ecolab is seeking Engineering Technical Sales Interns to join our summer 2027 technical sales internship program. This 11-week paid internship program provides invaluable insights, challenging projects, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will immerse yourself in an innovative and dynamic environment, combining a traditional engineering approach with a consultative sales approach.

What You Will Do

• 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 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.

Position Details

• 11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st.
• Willing to relocate within the United States. Nationwide locations available.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing field days with working remotely.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial) graduating in December 2027 or Summer 2028.
• Position requires a valid US Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle.
• Physical Demands: Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high.

Qualifications

• None explicitly stated beyond academic pursuit and degree type.

Compensation

• $23.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program.
• On-site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.