Own your future as an intern at Ecolab!Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.
Ecolab is seeking Engineering Technical Sales Internsto join our summer 2026 technical salesinternship program. You will help identify and propose solutions to preserve energy and water, minimize our customers' environmental footprint and increase productivity. You will combine a traditional engineering approach with a consultative sales approach focused on strong account leadership skills and retention of strategic accounts. You will also learn how to build long-term relationships with a large customer base by understanding their key business drivers, providing strategic resolution through hands-on problem solving, and offering new digital technology solutions.
What's in it For You:
The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe foodand healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
Applywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that havegenuine businessimpact
Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a "day in the life" of an Ecolab associate looks like
Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internshipinto an Associate District Representative role.
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 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 includes Boilers, Cooling towers, Closed loops, R.O. and filtration.
Position Details:
11-week paid internship program, starting on Monday, 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
Minimum Qualifications:
Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial) graduating in December 2026 or Summer 2027
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
11-week paid internship program, starting on Monday, June 1st
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
About Ecolab
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.
When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.
Anticipated Job Posting End Date:March 1, 2026
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:$23.00 - $25.00 per hour. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We... For full info follow application link.
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.
