Senior Wastewater Process Engineer

Brown and Caldwell•Town of DeWitt, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Wastewater Process Engineering role is responsible for solving moderately complex problems. This position involves critical decision making, based on limited guidelines and supervision, and exercising judgement and problem-solving capabilities. In this role, your primary 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.

Requirements

Proficient in process modeling and data analysis skills, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to perform physical, chemical, and biological process performance evaluations with high-level oversight.
Skilled at effectively conveying technical information to clients and internal stakeholders.
Typically, a minimum of 5 years related work experience in process engineering or related field.
Typically, certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through the SMS competencies.
A bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or biological engineering degree or equivalent experience is required.
Licensure as a professional engineer (PE) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wastewater process design and simulation, resource recovery, biosolids and water reuse, and wet weather treatment is desirable.
5 years of experience in wastewater treatment with at least 2 years in water quality and treatment (water quality analysis, treatment evaluations, process design, regulatory compliance assessments, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of municipal wastewater, engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
Advanced knowledge of data analytics, and digital solutions.
Experience with using modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, and/or Simba#
Established leadership skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
Effective written and oral communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, And Building Effective Teams
Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of process models and perform advanced data analysis.
Lead chemical/physical/biological process evaluations, alternatives analyses, lifecycle cost analyses, and implementation of process optimizations.
Lead troubleshooting efforts of existing facilities, develop solutions for process issues.
Be responsible for the adhering to Quality Management Plan (QMP), decision, interim work, and deliverables for projects.
Oversee and guide junior staff in process design and definition, including mass and energy balances, process system requirements, equipment specifications, and preliminary design concepts.
Participate in technical innovation projects, including the implementation of new technologies and processes.
Lead the execution of experiments, evaluate technologies for implementation.
Lead physical/chemical/biological testing and analysis and data reporting.
Understand and deliver BC’s process related differentiating solutions.
Engage on pursuits, providing process related technical content for proposals and presentations.
As required, engage in process related risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Contribute to regional conference presentations and/or publications, promoting BC’s brand.
Support the development and creation of continuing education and training, including on the latest technical advancements.
Actively mentor junior staff on development priorities and projects.
Support subject matter experts and practice leaders in ensuring BC Standards are accurate, up to date and complete.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.