Project Engineer

100% Workload Oxyleis an award-winning Swiss clean-tech startup, founded in 2020 to solve one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time. We are looking for acommitted project Engineerwith abackgroundinindustrial water treatment project engineeringto guide our customer project engineering team. Our mission is to restore and protect our bodies of water from PFAS, down to the last drop. PFAS, often referred to as Forever Chemicals, are a group of more than 10,000 persistent and toxicmn filesman-madesubstances polluting our water, soils, and food. Our breakthrough destruction technology permanently degrades challenging PFAS compounds from wastewater. No two wastewaters are alike, so our solutions aren’teither. We design complete treatment systems by integrating our core technology with tailored approaches to ensureoptimalperformance. Join a purpose-driven team tackling one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. Shape how PFAS destruction technologies are deployed across industries — and help protect our planet, one drop at a time. The opportunity TheDeployment TeambringsOxyle’stechnology to life — turning lab innovation into real-world impact. From understanding customer challenges to designing, piloting, and scaling treatment systems on-site, the team ensures every solution performs reliably in the field. AsProjectEngineer, you willbethe technical lead forcustomer projects — from first technical contact to pilot trials and full-scale installations.You willwork closely with the customer to understand their needs andobjectives,plan solution validation trials, draft customizedprocessesand technical proposals. Reporting directly to theHead of Deployment, you will collaborate closely with Engineering,R&Dand Commercial teamswhileensuring thatevery project delivers measurable impactand satisfying solutions to the customer. Will you join us in protecting the future of our waters? Your key responsibilities Be the primary technical contact for customers, understand their needs andobjectivesand ensuresuccess of our most crucial projects. Plan for lab and pilot tests to inform the technical proposals and provide convincing data forcustomer acquisition. Craft technical proposals for pilot, first of a kind installations and full-scale installations. Ensure in-depth risk and time managementof customer projects. Design and evaluate PFAS treatment solutionsto meet customer needs in close collaboration with them and Oxyle’s commercial, engineering, development andlabteams. Deploy andoperateprototypes,pilotsand full-scale units on-site with customers. Assess trial outcomes,disseminatingboth tothe customer and internally. Ensure learnings arepassed on. What you need to bring to the role MSc or equivalent in environmental or (chemical) process engineering. 3+ years ofprofessionalexperiencewithindustrial water treatment (e.g., RO, NF, MBR, AOP, adsorption). Knowledgeinwater treatmentprocess design, system sizing, and performance optimization. Solid grasp of cost, value, and risk drivers in project delivery and customer operations in industrial wastewater treatment. Familiar with water treatment technologies and their operational challenges (e.g., AOPs, adsorption, filtration). Skilled atclear, technical communicationwithcustomers as well ascommercial, R&D, and engineering teams. Have a Swiss working permit or be eligible to work in Switzerland. Full professionalproficiencyinEnglishrequired. Fluency in French and/or German language preferred. Your mindset Purpose-driven: You care deeply about sustainability and making measurable environmentalimpact. Hands-onteam player: Youwork with theteam with clarity and are not afraid to be close to the action. Operationally sharp: You plan carefully and execute with precision and stay calm under pressure. Collaborative: You build trust and alignment across diverse technical and non-technical teams. Adaptive: You embrace change and thriveinthe fast pace of a growing startup. Customer-first: You approach every project with a commitment to quality, service, and long-term success. What we offer 25 dayspaid holidays and Winter Recharger. Generous retirement plan. Public transport subsidies. Flexible and trust-based working hours with theoptionof working from home when needed. Team events and team-building activities throughout the year. Entrepreneurial company with a non-hierarchical mindset. A passionate and international team where you can move the needle to create a sustainable impact. An open and welcoming culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and your individuality and input are always taken into account. Modern, well-equipped office spacesandlaboratoryinfrastructuredesignedto support both collaboration and focus. Opportunity to help you develop valuable soft skills. Participation inOxyle’sEmployee Stock Option Plan #J-18808-Ljbffr