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Anaerobic Digestion Technologist The Anaerobic Digestion Technologist role advances the vision and strategy for a Practice, ensuring alignment with national practice goals and contributing to market ...

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The Anaerobic Digester Operator plays a central role in the day-to-day operation of our anaerobic digestion (AD) systems. This AD operator position will be responsible for operating the straw ...

Plant Manager (Nights)

Perris, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Night Plant Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year Hours : 5pm - 3am This is a high-responsibility leadership role overseeing overnight operations at a ...

Plant Manager (Nights)

Perris, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Night Plant Manager - Anaerobic Digestion Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year Hours : 5pm - 3am This is a high-responsibility leadership role overseeing overnight operations at a ...

BIOFerm™ is a Wisconsin-based renewable energy company specializing in turnkey anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading facilities. Our mission is to provide sustainable and economical solutions ...

Operate the anaerobic digestion process by controlling incoming material, monitoring digester conditions, and making adjustments to maintain stable and efficient production. * Coordinate with truck ...

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How much do anaerobic digestion jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for anaerobic digestion in the United States is $93,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is anaerobic digestion?

An Anaerobic Digestion job involves working with biological processes that break down organic materials, such as food waste or manure, in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas and digestate. Roles in this field vary and can include plant operators, engineers, researchers, and project managers. Responsibilities may include monitoring digestion processes, maintaining equipment, optimizing biogas production, and ensuring environmental compliance. These jobs are critical in waste management, renewable energy production, and sustainability efforts.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in anaerobic digestion?

Professionals in Anaerobic Digestion roles are usually responsible for monitoring and optimizing the operation of digesters, conducting regular sampling and laboratory analyses, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This may also involve troubleshooting process issues, maintaining equipment, and documenting performance data. Collaboration with operations, maintenance, and environmental staff is common, and you may participate in team meetings to review process efficiency or safety topics. Depending on the facility, work schedules may include shifts, and quick response to operational changes is often necessary to keep the process running smoothly and efficiently.

What skills and qualifications are needed for anaerobic digestion?

To thrive in an Anaerobic Digestion role, you typically need a background in environmental science, chemical or biological engineering, or a related technical field, along with a thorough understanding of waste management and bioprocess technology. Familiarity with anaerobic digesters, laboratory analysis equipment, SCADA systems, and relevant safety certifications is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities set candidates apart. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of anaerobic digestion facilities, maximizing biogas production and resource recovery.

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Infographic showing various Anaerobic Digestion job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 85% In-person, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,656 per year, or $45 per hour.

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Anaerobic Digestion Technologist

The Anaerobic Digestion Technologist role advances the vision and strategy for a Practice, ensuring alignment with national practice goals and contributing to market growth and development. This role is responsible for delivering high quality technical solutions and overseeing the technical rigor and documentation through the use of Practice standards for project delivery and client services teams across the company, as well as technical practices leadership. This role may also be responsible for advancing research and innovation initiatives, disseminating technical knowledge throughout the organization and mentoring less experienced technical staff in alignment with Practice leadership. Work is performed independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and ensure the consistent application of technical standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects and teams.
  • Engage on project delivery teams nationally to achieve project goals, ensuring the application of quality standards and best practices to maintain consistency of technical delivery and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored technical solutions.
  • Support Practice leader with SMS governance and systems to drive talent development for technical practitioners.
  • Assist with development of technical training and mentoring programs within the
  • Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
Mentorship
  • May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.
Skills and Competencies
  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of principles and practices within their technical area, with the ability to apply them effectively in various scenarios.
  • Capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • Exhibits strong teamwork abilities, fostering collaboration and building cohesive teams to achieve project goals.
  • Ensures adherence to quality standards and best practices, maintaining consistency and mitigating risks in technical delivery.
  • Able to deliver compelling technical presentations, effectively communicating ideas and solutions to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to mentor talent for SMS affiliated with the Practice demonstrating a culture of talent development through the Practice.
  • Presentation skills with ability to communicate to clients, as well as at conferences and industry association events.
Experience
  • Typically requires minimum of 5 years in assigned technical area related experience.
  • Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Working knowledge of anaerobic digestion solutions, including anaerobic digestion intensification and Class A solutions
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion process modelling
  • Knowledge of industry trends in anaerobic digestion
Education
  • A degree in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field with an emphasis related to the technical role required.
Preferred Education
  • Masters degree in environmental or civil engineering preferred
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 upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $129,000 - $177,000 Location B: $142,000 - $194,000

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.

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