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Haley & Aldrich, Inc

Principal

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich, Inc

Principal

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich, Inc

Principal

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Haley & Aldrich

Principal

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site +1

Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization ...

Rio Tinto

Engineer II

Boron, CA · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The successful candidate will maintain site dewatering plan in support of pit slope stability and mine production plans. This role is a great opportunity to contribute to the organization's safety ...

SF Demo - Rio Tinto

Engineer II

Boron, CA

$92K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The successful candidate will maintain site dewatering plan in support of pit slope stability and mine production plans. This role is a great opportunity to contribute to the organization's safety ...

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Does dewatering pay well?

Dewatering jobs typically offer competitive wages, especially for experienced workers or those with specialized skills such as operating heavy equipment or understanding environmental regulations. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and certifications, with many positions paying above average for construction or environmental roles.

What skills and qualifications are needed for dewatering?

To thrive in Dewatering, you need hands-on experience with pumps, filtration systems, and general construction or environmental site practices, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant trade certification. Familiarity with dewatering equipment, groundwater monitoring tools, and safety systems such as OSHA standards is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital for collaborating with site teams and responding to changing site conditions. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant removal of water from construction or mining sites, minimizing project delays and hazards.

What does a dewatering worker do?

Daily responsibilities in Dewatering often include setting up and maintaining pumps, monitoring water levels, checking filtration systems, and ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently. You may also be responsible for recording site data, testing water samples, and responding quickly to any mechanical or environmental issues that arise on the job site. Collaboration is common—Dewatering professionals regularly coordinate with engineers, environmental managers, and construction crews to meet project goals. The work can be physically demanding and may involve early mornings, outdoor conditions, and adherence to strict safety standards.

What is dewatering?

A dewatering job involves the removal of water from a construction site, mine, or excavation area to create a dry and stable work environment. Workers use pumps, wells, or drainage systems to manage groundwater or surface water accumulation. This process prevents soil erosion, increases safety, and ensures efficient project completion. Dewatering technicians or operators monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and follow environmental guidelines to control water discharge.

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Brown and Caldwell

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Brown and Caldwell rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 447 rated engineering

Job description

Brown and Caldwell's San Francisco CA office is currently looking for a Supervising Engineer with 10+ years of wastewater/water design and construction expertise to join our growing team! The primary role is a senior member of our engineering services during construction (ESDC) field team. Responsibilities will include leading and coordinating ESDC for major elements of the biosolids treatment upgrades, commissioning and start-up at a wastewater treatment facility in San Francisco (~$2B construction value). Candidate will work closely with the field engineering team, design team including subconsultants, other key technical experts and leaders around the company, the Owner, and contractor. This is a full time position and the role requires being onsite in San Francisco at least three days a week. The position may include work in other Bay Area locations.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all engineering aspects of complex construction projects and ensure successful on time completion

  • Oversee and make recommendations on selection of materials for construction projects, considering quality, sustainability, and cost.

  • Review vendor designs and details and offer knowledgeable feedback and modification suggestions.

  • Coordinate construction sequencing and logistics, ensuring smooth operations.

  • Contribute to design-build coordination and design optimization.

  • Apply value engineering principles to deliver cost-effective solutions.

  • Perform startup and commissioning duties to ensure operational effectiveness of the completed projects.

  • Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Preferred Requirements
  • Provide on-site engineering services during construction leadership for major portions of the biosolids treatment facility involving civil, structural, electrical, process mechanical, building mechanical, instrumentation and control, and other disciplines. The project includes sludge pumping, thickening, pre-dewatering, thermal hydrolysis pretreatment, sludge cooling, anaerobic digestion, final dewatering, cake storage and loadout, recycled water treatment, odor control, steam generation and associated utility and auxiliary systems.
  • Coordinate with engineering design discipline leads and technical reviewers to respond to requests for information (RFIs)
  • Work collaboratively with Owner's team, construction manager, and contractor to resolve technical issues during construction
  • Become familiar with the project plans and specifications for technical and contractual requirements
  • Review technical submittals and designers review comments for conformance with contract requirements
  • Assistance with start-up and commissioning operations
  • Review change order merit with respect to design requirements

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
  • Highly proficient in the key aspects of construction, including materials selection, vendor design review, construction sequencing, and logistics coordination.

  • Proficiency in design optimization and value engineering.

  • Adept at managing projects independently and unsupervised.

  • Strong knowledge of project management techniques

  • Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and practices to make recommendations

Experience
  • Typically requires minimum of 10 years of construction engineering, project management or related experience related field or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience in the wastewater/water treatment engineering and construction
  • 10 years' design and construction related experience on various water and wastewater projects.
  • Familiarity with process mechanical upgrades to wastewater facilities
  • Prior experience in the construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping plants, water and wastewater treatment plants, or other facility improvement type projects.
  • Familiarity in working within operational water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Familiarity with the start-up, testing, and commissioning of rehabilitated or new plant facility projects.
  • Familiarity with local design and construction standards, regulations, and specifications.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to complete and maintain company required health and safety training and abide by company's and client's health and safety standards prior to going out in the field.
  • Valid California driver's license and good driving record.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related field is required.

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 C: $140,000 - $191,000
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. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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