Drinking Water Engineer (remote allowed)

Brown and Caldwell; California, Walnut Creek (MO, CA); Remote; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to join their innovative Drinking Water practice. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges in drinking water treatment, focusing on PFAS-related projects. With a commitment to collaboration and mentorship, the company fosters an inclusive environment where new hires can grow and develop their skills. As part of a dedicated team, you will manage projects that protect public health and contribute to impactful solutions. This position allows for remote work, providing flexibility while still encouraging close collaboration with colleagues.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Pet insurance

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in drinking water industry with PFAS treatment experience.
• Strong communication skills for technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to develop solutions for public health protection.
• Manage PFAS-related water treatment projects and develop process designs.

Skills

PFAS treatment

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

Tools

GAC systems

Ion Exchange systems

Membrane systems

Job description

Description

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Process Engineer to support our growing Drinking Water practice. This role focuses on developing solutions for drinking water treatment challenges. BC fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and expertise, offering an inclusive environment that empowers skill development. New hires are mentored by industry leaders on impactful projects, with the opportunity to define their future as an employee-owner.

Remote work is permitted, but proximity to an office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and project teams nationwide to develop solutions that protect public health.
• Manage PFAS-related water treatment projects, including process selection and preliminary design.
• Develop expertise in PFAS water treatment projects.
• Coordinate testing of equipment and technologies.
• Work with BC R&D on applicable technologies.
• Review and prepare technical reports on water quality and regulations.
• Evaluate treatment approaches for emerging constituents.
• Present findings to clients and at professional meetings.
• Support business development efforts.
• Develop process design drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables.
• Participate in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in the drinking water industry, including familiarity with PFAS treatment, modeling, data analysis, and treatment planning or design. (Advanced degrees count as 2 years.)
• Experience with full-scale or pilot plants, including GAC, Ion Exchange, membrane systems, and testing.
• Interest in developing project management skills.
• Strong communication skills for presentations and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License.

Salary Range

The starting pay varies by location and experience:

• Location A: $97,000 - $132,000
• Location B: $106,000 - $145,000
• Location C: $116,000 - $158,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet and long-term care insurance, and more. For details, visit our website.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, BC is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with over 2,100 professionals nationwide. With 75+ years of experience, we deliver innovative solutions for municipalities, industry, and government. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities.

This role requires a background check and drug test. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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