Brown and Caldwell has been a pioneer and recognized industry leader for over 70 years in developing and implementing innovative wastewater treatment, solids management, and energy recovery solutions. We want to expand our team in Southern California with a Mid-Level Solids Process Engineer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skillset among the best in our industry, lead exciting planning studies and designs, and work directly with utilities on advancing the wastewater industry. Our clients look to us to be thought leaders in our field and we are looking for a new team member to deliver that type of leadership.

Detailed Description:

• Serve as a technical expert on wastewater solids treatment and/or energy projects from pursuit through planning and implementation.
• Serve as lead engineer on select projects and coordinate the work of engineers and technical staff.
• Perform analysis, calculations, research, selection, and layout for projects large and small, including conceptual planning studies, pilot or demonstration scale facilities, preliminary design documents, and detailed design plans.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives to advance industry innovation.
• Interface with client staff to gather information, propose future work, and present findings.
• Provide technical sales support while collaborating with business development teams on opportunities and pursuits for wastewater planning, engineering, and implementation projects.
• Participate directly in collaborative industry associations and research (e.g. WEF, PNCWA, NW Biosolids) and present at conferences to further represent BC's brand.
• Assist with the career development of team members and identify high-potential performers to create a healthy career progression and sustainable/long-standing project support structure for our clients.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• B.S. degree in the areas of Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in municipal wastewater treatment, engineering, and management, including planning, design, and client interfacing required.
• Knowledge in solids processing and handling, digestion, biogas utilization, and biosolids end-use.
• Experience with energy planning and optimization is a plus.
• Professional registration in California or the ability to obtain through reciprocity is preferred.
• Self-driven and self-directed work performance demonstrating critical thinking and adaptability in the face of complex work assignments.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for technical and non-technical audiences.

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 on skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B:

Salary $94,000 - $128,000

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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 (US Only) with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance. Click 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 services firm with 52 offices and over 1,900 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 .

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test (in US offices only).

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.