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Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Water Reuse Engineer to join our growing Reuse practice and to help our clients increase their environmental sustainability and the resilience of their water supplies. This position is open to a wide range of skill sets, including collaboration with clients to plan their water reuse systems, navigation of the reuse permitting and compliance process to gain regulatory approval, and the development of innovative treatment solutions for the design and implementation of reuse facilities across the West. The ability to conduct analyses, modeling and designs and to produce engineering deliverables like reports, plans, specifications, and recommendations with minimal supervision is critical to the success of this role. You will collaborate with and be mentored by industry leaders who are working on some of the most influential water reuse projects in the world. While the focus will be on water reuse projects, the skill set of the engineer could lead to supporting multiple practice areas including water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, stormwater management, solid and hazardous waste management, and related disciplines.  

Responsibilities 

• Independently perform technical analyses and evaluate sustainable environmental engineering solutions. 
• Prepare, review, and finalize technical reports, calculations, and design documentation. 
• Design environmental protection systems and infrastructure in accordance with regulatory and project requirements. 
• Develop facility, watershed, or resource management plans with defined scopes and objectives. 
  Analyze complex data sets and ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance of deliverables. 
• Provide technical support for permitting, regulatory approvals, and coordination with vendors and stakeholders. 
• Support project execution through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. 
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Additional Project Examples (Aligned with Role Scope):  

• Work closely with clients and project delivery teams in the western US to execute water reuse projects, programs, and studies. 
• Develop into a technical leader on water reuse projects. 
• Assist in developing and preparing process design drawings, specifications, calculations, plans, models, and other technical deliverables for a variety of water reuse projects. 
• Coordinate, advise, and conduct testing of equipment, including established and novel treatment technologies related to water 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 deliver presentations to clients and for internal professional meetings. 
• Provide technical expertise to support business development pursuits and demonstrate a willingness to learn how to lead these types of pursuits. 
• Participate in professional organizations. 

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  

• Proficient knowledge of environmental engineering principles, methods, and regulatory frameworks. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
• Ability to manage assigned tasks independently and meet project deadlines. 
• Clear and effective communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences. 

Experience  

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in Environmental Engineering or related field. 
• Experience in preparation of plans and permit applications for environmental projects.  
• Prior experience in guidance and development of less experienced colleagues.  
• Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.  

Preferred Experience  

• 7+ years of progressively responsible work experience in the wastewater, drinking water, and/or reuse industry, including familiarity with the following: 
  • Water reuse system planning.
  • Water reuse regulations and permitting. 
  • Feasibility and conceptual studies of water reuse systems.
  • Facility master planning, modeling, advanced data analysis.
  • Advanced water treatment design.
• Experience with at least one of the following: 
  • Full-scale or pilot plants, including some advanced treatment unit processes such as MBR, MF, RO, UV, ozone, GAC, BAC, or IX. 
  • Permitting of water reuse facilities and systems. 
  • Development of water reuse planning documents. 
• Experience working and communicating directly with clients. 

Education  

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field is required.  
• Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license. 

Preferred Education  

• A master’s degree in environmental engineering or related field. 
• A Professional Engineer license.

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: $95,000 - $129,000
Location B: $104,000 - $142,000
Location C: $114,000 - $155,000

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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