Florida Biosolids Leader

Brown And Caldwell • Coral Gables, FL

111d • $145,000 - $238,000

About The Position

Brown and Caldwell is looking for a Biosolids Leader to join our Solids and Energy Practice and support our biosolids projects throughout Florida. This candidate will help lead strategic biosolids projects to support respective teams in pursuits, execution, design and construction. This individual will also support the growth of the Solids and Energy Practice at Brown and Caldwell by serving in capacities such as technical lead or project manager for key projects and clients. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, significant biosolids or wastewater design experience, the ability to drive projects and pursuits forward while working with a high-functioning team. Our successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude; will be flexible and self-motivated, creative, quality-oriented with attention to detail and will be accountable for this specialty's growth and operation. The ideal candidate will be highly involved and engaged in the biosolids industry and familiar with local clients. This role has the potential to work virtually. The ideal candidate is located in Florida.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, or Environmental) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience as biosolids design engineer preferred.
• Experience evaluating and designing thermal dryer systems preferred.
• PE license required and ability to acquire licensure in multiple states as required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management and client service management.
• Experience in project and sub-consultant management.
• Strong leadership skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work well independently, and in both in-person and remote team environments.
• Must have experience in proposal development and project pursuit support.
• Must have experience in presentations to clients, industry conferences, and project teams.
• Experience in Design-Build project delivery preferred.
• Candidate must be willing and able to travel, up to 30% of the time.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic biosolids projects as Project Manager or Technical Lead.
• Lead Solids & Energy business development efforts as a client facing technical leader and/or subject matter expert.
• Work closely with Southeast Area Solids & Energy Practice Leader to understand and support biosolids opportunities.
• Assess resource gaps and work with other BC leaders to support key strategic hires in Florida.
• Coordinate with the Solids & Energy Practice to develop relevant marketing materials.
• Work with National Practice, Area Practice and Growth Leaders to develop and foster a team of solids and energy specific Design Managers and develop process / mechanical design engineers to serve BC needs in the region.
• Provide guidance on selection of biosolids and biogas technical solutions.
• Provide conceptual ideas based on available information for proposals and pre-design efforts.
• Assist with proposal development and support project pursuits, including development of design scope and fee, and participate in proposal interviews with clients at the request of Client Service Teams.
• Maintain status as a biosolids Subject Matter Expert.
• Engage in local and regional biosolids industry associations such as the Florida Water Environment Association and Southeast Biosolids Association.
• Be familiar with challenges unique to biosolids throughout the country.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 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.
• Long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree