Field Engineer (Contract to Hire)

About Us At LIXIL, you will be part of a diverse community of highly engaged people who are energized to work for a company committed to sustainable growth. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit where you are empowered to experiment, learn, and grow your career. Every day, you will contribute to LIXIL's goal of improving the lives of millions by making better homes—and a cleaner, more sustainable environment—a reality for everyone, everywhere. At LIXIL Public Partners, we believe that sanitation is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. By joining our team in the Chesapeake Bay region, you will be on the front lines of environmental and social resilience for rural and coastal communities. Your daily work will directly provide localized, reliable, and sustainable wastewater solutions in areas where infrastructure is often aging or inaccessible. This role offers the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and social equity, ensuring that every home—regardless of geography—has access to the dignity and protection of modern, hygienic sanitation systems. Overview LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. As a global enterprise with a presence in more than 150 countries, our portfolio of brands—including American Standard, GROHE, and INAX—touches the lives of more than a billion people every day. We are a purpose-driven company, committed to improving access to sanitation and hygiene and tackling global water challenges through sustainable design and innovation. Responsibilities LIXIL Public Partners (LPP) is seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Field Engineer to manage day‑to‑day operations for pilot‑scale domestic wastewater treatment systems in rural and coastal communities. This role is central to our mission, bridging the gap between innovative R&D and real‑world implementation. You will be responsible for system monitoring, performance optimization, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring our next‑generation technologies provide safe, reliable, and sustainable sanitation solutions tailored to the specific needs of rural populations. Training will be provided across all product‑specific and testing related activities outlined below. Must live in the coastal VA area (e.g. Gloucester County region). This is a part‑time contract position. The contractor must be available to work for an average of 24 hours per week. This position is expected to begin immediately and last a period of 1 year. Extensions and conversions are at the discretion of LIXIL and dependent on need and contractor performance. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Qualifications Domestic Wastewater Operations: Lead the daily operation and monitoring of pilot‑scale decentralized treatment systems designed for rural homes and small commercial businesses. Perform routine inspections, including effluent quality checks and sensor monitoring to ensure safe, consistent performance. Rural Sanitation Implementation: Proactively identify system abnormalities, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components, and collaborate with our Commercialization and Innovation teams to implement solutions that address the specific challenges of rural, off‑grid, or decentralized environments. Data Collection & Analysis: Manage the collection of water and system samples; conduct routine wastewater analysis following established protocols at local laboratories. Maintenance & Repair: Execute hands‑on maintenance tasks, including equipment repairs and upgrades, ensuring systems operate at peak efficiency to serve local households or small commercial businesses. Stakeholder Engagement & Interface: Act as a representative for LIXIL in the Chesapeake Bay area, assisting with site selection and conducting preliminary site assessments, communicating project status to community partners and rural residents, while interfacing with stakeholders on projects as required to support the Business Development and Commercialization team, maintaining a positive and collaborative environment that supports public health and local resilience. Regulatory Compliance & Startup Support: Support the startup of residential and commercial domestic wastewater systems and manage ongoing testing requirements mandated by the permitting regulatory body. System Oversight & Deployment: Provide oversight of delivery, installation, and startup of systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and project timelines. Qualifications & Experience Mission Alignment: A strong interest in decentralized sanitation, rural community development, and sustainable infrastructure. Soft Skills: Ability to work independently in field settings, manage multiple tasks, and synthesize critical field observations and stakeholder feedback into actionable project insights. Communications: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and rural community members. Safety Compliance: Strong commitment to following rigorous safety guidelines and protocols, particularly regarding equipment and laboratory environments. Travel: Field Engineer must be able to travel from home base to coastal VA area (e.g. Gloucester County region). Travel distance must be close enough to the coastal VA area to respond to emergency needs within a 24 hour period. Routine work in the field can be managed between the employee and his/her team leader. Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable engineering field (environmental, mechanical or chemical preferred) Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in an applicable engineering field (environmental, mechanical or chemical preferred) Technical Skills: Proven experience with hands‑on mechanical equipment, troubleshooting system processes (specifically in wastewater or water treatment), and operating in laboratory or prototyping environments. Hiring Range The Hiring Salary Range for this position is a rate of $51.00 and hour. (Offer to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.) EEO Statement AS, AMERICA INC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr LIXIL