Field Service Engineer – Wastewater
Leetsdale, PAJob$90–120K/yrPosted 8mo agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Xylem is hiring a Field Service Engineer – Wastewater. The High Purity Water & Wastewater Commissioning / Field Service Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, commissioning, startup, and service of complex water treatment systems. This role includes performing system installation verification, startup activities, field testing, and providing technical support to customers. This highly field-focused role requires extensive travel and direct collaboration with customers and project teams to ensure systems perform to design and quality standards.
Key focus areas include Lead commissioning and startup of high purity water and wastewater systems, Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues and drive solutions, and Conduct site surveys, system testing, and performance validation.
Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Field Service. Important skills include Troubleshooting, Commissioning, Startup, Service Of Complex Water Treatment Systems, System Installation Verification, and Field Testing. Preferred (not required): Bilingual In Spanish And English.
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Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Evoqua - High Purity Water & Wastewater Commissioning / Field Service Engineer
The High Purity Water & Wastewater Commissioning / Field Service Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, commissioning, startup, and service of complex water treatment systems. This role includes performing system installation verification, startup activities, field testing, and providing technical support to customers.
We are looking for a hands-on Field Process Engineer to lead the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex water and wastewater treatment systems. This role is highly field-focused, requiring extensive travel and direct collaboration with customers and project teams to ensure systems perform to design and quality standards.
What You’ll Do:
Lead commissioning and startup of high purity water and wastewater systems
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues and drive solutions
Conduct site surveys, system testing, and performance validation
Work with PLC controls (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and process instrumentation
Work on various low-voltage and power systems including 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 220 VAC, 208/277 VAC, 480 VAC
Interpret and update P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation
Provide on-site customer training and technical support
Support equipment maintenance, including pumps, valves, and piping systems
Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
What You’ll Bring:
5+ years of experience in field service, commissioning, or startup
Background in water treatment, wastewater, or high purity systems
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Experience with PLCs and control systems
Ability to read P&IDs and engineering drawings
Ability to trave up to 85% (domestic and international)
Must have Valid driver’s license
Ability to work in industrial environments and lift up to 70 lbs
Preferred - Bilingual in Spanish and English
The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
How this job compares
Set against the 1,282 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–120K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$74–97K/yr26 salary ranges
- US median$82–118K/yr504 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $105K, is 27% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($83K) — in the top quarter of Field Service Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 56 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,282 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Eaton Corporation7 open
- Hitachi Energy4 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Field Service Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (923 postings).
- Education
- 359 of the 1,282 open Field Service Engineer jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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