Solids and Energy Process Engineer

Brown and Caldwell is a pioneer and recognized industry leader for over 75 years in the development and implementation of innovative wastewater treatment, solids management, and energy recovery solutions.

We are looking to expand our team in Denver, CO with an entry-level (0-5 years) solids and energy process engineer with experience or coursework pertaining to solids and energy to join our team.

In this role you will have the opportunity to further develop your skillset among the best in our industry, lead exciting studies and designs, and work directly with utilities on advancing the wastewater industry, including advancing climate friendly solutions.

Our clients look to us to be thought leaders in our field and we are looking for a new team member to deliver that type of leadership.

Detailed Description :

• Perform engineering work with the Solids and Energy Specialty team on biosolids and wastewater projects for municipal and private industrial clients
• Perform analysis, calculations, research, selection, and layout for projects large and small, including conceptual planning studies, pilot or demonstration scale facilities, preliminary design documents, and detailed design plans.

Work independently solving complex problems and as a member of a broader project team.

• Serve as a project engineer and coordinate the work of engineers and technical staff on small and large projects. Interface with client staff to gather information, propose on future work, and present findings.
• Collaborate with project managers, project oversight staff, client service managers, staffing managers and other project personnel from other disciplines.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives to advance industry innovation
• Provide technical sales support while collaborating with business development teams on opportunities and pursuits for wastewater planning, engineering, and implementation projects.
• Participate directly in collaborative industry associations and research ( WEF, Water Environment & Research Foundation) and present at conferences to further represent BC’s brand.
• Promote and execute companywide initiatives and values

Desired Skills and Experience :

• degree in the areas of Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on wastewater solids process engineering; or PhD preferred
• Experience in municipal wastewater treatment, engineering or management- including planning, design, and client interfacing or commensurate graduate studies is a plus.
• Coursework or research in anaerobic digestion is a plus.
• Engineer-in-Training certification in Colorado or ability to obtain quickly through reciprocity preferred.
• Self-driven and self-directed work performance demonstrating critical thinking and adaptability in the face of complex work assignments.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for technical and non-technical audiences

Salary :

Location B : $62,000- $85,000

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 (US Only) with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

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About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific.

For more than 70 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.

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This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test (in US offices only).

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