Senior Biosolids Engineer

Brown and Caldwell has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biosolids Engineer help lead major projects and deliver exceptional service to our well-established wastewater/biosolids clients.  This position will be responsible for serving as an experienced resource on wastewater/biosolids planning and design projects and maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized and growing company that places high value on exceptional client service, good science and employee growth and satisfaction.  Biosolids is one of BC’s key service lines, with a national practice comprised of industry leading experts.

In this position, you will be directly connected to the Regional Practice Lead (RPL) and National Technology and Innovation Lead (NTIL) for Solids and Energy.  Work will include planning, design, construction support, troubleshooting and optimization of wastewater, solids, and energy processes, including assessment of biosolids management practices. Work on relevant developing technologies and research will be identified and pursued in conjunction with company projects and initiatives as part of this role.  The RPL will work with you to identify projects and pursuits both inside and outside your relevant geography to support career development and advancement. 

This role will also support technical sales within the company, as identified by both the RPL and relevant business unit leaders.  This includes conference attendance and participation in association groups, including CWEA, WEF, and regional biosolids associations.

• Actively manage assigned projects and key clients.
• Assume responsibility for meeting budget for assigned projects.
• Play an active role in the maintenance of existing clients and the development of new client relationships, including positioning activities related to current and new projects.
• Provide consultation on solids and energy projects, guide decision-making, and solve problems.
• Develop detailed design documents for solids and energy projects in conformance with company design service’s standards and procedures.
• Participate in improving company resources, tools and Standards to improve design delivery and efficiency for solids and energy projects.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients for project technical meetings.
• Ensure the quality of work products within the scope, budget and schedule of the project.
• Support the development of more junior staff through mentorship on projects.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• S. degree in Civil, Chemical, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering required; MS degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in municipal engineering and consulting
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California
• Demonstrated experience in the planning of solids and energy projects
• Proficiency with mass and energy balances.
• Design, troubleshooting, optimization experience solids and energy projects preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biosolids regulations and current issues surrounding PFAS preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting
• Strong project or task management skills
• Experience supporting marketing, proposal writing, and public presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint is required. 
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B:
Salary $117,000 - $160,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.  Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.