Process Engineer - Wastewater

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function in wastewater process engineer role to support Senior Process Engineers   
• Subject matter apprentice (SMA) or practitioner (SMP) in the areas of wastewater treatment, wastewater process modeling, and process controls.
• Experience in liquid and solids treatment wastewater microbial communities, resource recovery, and solids processing is desirable.

In this role, your primarily focus will be on providing technical support and expertise to support projects in the East Business Unit. In addition, it would also include diverse opportunities supporting wastewater projects in other business units to support BC’s National Wastewater Practice and Research and Innovation Portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables, including process models, process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, alternatives evaluation studies, and master planning studies.
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related activities.
• Assist with the preparation of calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications as part of engineering services during construction.
• Develops recommendations for appropriate treatment processes, equipment and/or materials selection.
• Conducts and oversees collection, assimilation, analysis, and management of data for process modeling and design work.
• Ability to work independently to develop design information and specifications
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
• Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time and on budget.
• Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s QA/QC process.
• Support Brown and Caldwell’s Research and Innovation Program
• Actively participate in local and national conferences
• Development of peer-review technical articles and papers 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment.
• Experience with laboratory or pilot scale testing preferred.
• Knowledge of process or process-mechanical design for treatment of municipal wastewater and sludges, engineering and bioreactor design principles, and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Experience or familiarity with using wastewater treatment facility process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, and/or SUMO,
• Advanced communication skills for consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
• Effective written and oral communications

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master’ degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.

Certifications

• Professional engineering license from any of the states in the USA or ability to obtain one within 2 years of employment preferred.

Salary: 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 A: $97,000 - $132,000

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 services firm with 50 offices and over 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.

Salary : $97,000 - $132,000