Water Reuse Engineer

About the position

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Process Engineer to support our growing Reuse practice. This opportunity is focused on innovative solutions for the design and implementation of reuse facilities across the West to provide our clients with resilient water supplies. BC is committed to fostering a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and expertise. Unlike traditional hierarchical structures, we offer an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers you to develop and use your skills effectively. You will be onboarded and mentored by industry leaders on interesting and important projects. When you join BC as an employee-owner, your future is yours to define.

Responsibilities

• Work hand in hand with clients and project delivery teams in the Western US to execute Reuse projects, programs, and studies.
• Manage and execute reuse projects, including process selection and preliminary design.
• Develop into a technical leader on reuse projects.
• Coordinate, advise, and conduct testing of equipment, including established and novel treatment technologies related to reuse.
• Collaborate with BC research and innovation on applicable technologies and projects.
• Read, summarize, and prepare technical reports regarding water quality and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate treatment approaches for water quality parameters, including constituents of emerging concern.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings.
• Assist with and serve as a technical lead for business development pursuits.
• Assist in developing and preparing process design drawings, specifications, calculations, plans, models, and other technical deliverables for a variety of reuse projects.
• Participate in professional organizations.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in related engineering field (Civil, Environmental, etc.) required.
• PE License preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years (advanced degrees count as 2 years) of progressively increasing responsibility in the drinking water and/or reuse industry including familiarity with the following: master planning, modeling, advanced data analysis, and advanced treatment design.
• Reuse industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Preferred experience with full-scale or pilot plants including some advanced treatment unit processes such as MBR, MF, RO, UV, ozone, GAC, BAC, or IX.
• Desire to develop strong project management or project engineer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports.

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