Senior Industrial Water Engineer

Brown and Caldwell is seeking an Industrial Water Engineer with knowledge of wastewater engineering and experience to evaluate, plan, and design industrial water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. This position will primarily support Brown and Caldwell’s Energy Market Area team, but there will also be opportunities to support Brown and Caldwell’s other industrial markets.

When you join Brown and Caldwell, you will enjoy a unique and welcoming culture. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative, and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work. You will be trusted to do the right thing by our client services managers and external clients and given the flexibility to manage your own schedule to achieve this. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and wide-ranging in nature, and so is our client base

Detailed Description: 

This position will be located in Walnut Creek, California and will provide process engineering on a variety of industrial water and wastewater treatment planning, evaluation, and design projects. Work will include water resources planning, process evaluation, water and wastewater treatment, and water recycling facilities throughout US. 

• Conduct wastewater alternatives evaluations.
• Develop design calculations for selected wastewater treatment processes.
• Work with project teams to develop industrial wastewater designs.
• Provide project quality assurance and quality control.
• Provide technical support to sales tasks for treatment facilities and process improvements.
• Interface with engineering disciplines, departments, and other offices to develop and deliver a seamless design for a full functioning system.
• Preparation of engineering reports, technical memoranda, and specifications.
• Manages field investigation activities, including collection of (water and wastewater) samples for field and laboratory analysis, and compilation of operational data at municipal and industrial facilities.
• Delivers the BC experience to employees by providing guidance and coaching to junior staff and ensuring timely/meaningful feedback is given to support career development and progression
• Build and sustain a collaborative culture and environment that truly demonstrates client service, technology, innovation, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Lead and contribute to the firm’s marketing, sales and overall business success.
• Provide consultation in specialized areas to make decisions and solve problems

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• B.S. in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, etc.) or related field required. M.S. degree is preferred
• PE license preferred
• 10 years or more of experience
• Refinery wastewater experience is a plus but not required
• Project management and/or design management experience is a plus but not required
• High level of Emotional Intelligence
• Can-do approach – Pragmatic and enthusiastic - Proactive 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Capable of understanding and applying technologies commonly used in this sector.
• Demonstrated team player and builder.
• Demonstrates expert critical thinking, accountability, collaboration, communication, self-discipline, self-development, conflict resolution and adaptability/flexibility skills
• 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 C: $142,000 - $194,000

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, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,200 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 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.

Salary : $142,000 - $194,000