Florida Biosolids Leader

Miningamigos; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Biosolids Leader to manage biosolids projects across Florida. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in environmental engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and the ability to lead technical teams. Responsibilities include executing complex analyses, developing environmental systems, and mentoring staff. The position allows for virtual work and offers a competitive salary range of $117,000 - $191,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute technical analyses and engineering design.
• Prepare and review advanced technical reports.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members.

Skills

Environmental engineering principles

Technical problem solving

Leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field

Job description

Brown and Caldwell is looking for a Biosolids Leader to join our Solids and Energy Practice and support our biosolids projects throughout Florida. This candidate will help lead strategic biosolids projects to support respective teams in pursuits, execution, design and construction. This individual will also support the growth of the Solids and Energy Practice at Brown and Caldwell by serving in capacities such as technical lead or project manager for key projects and clients. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, significant biosolids or wastewater design experience, the ability to drive projects and pursuits forward while working with a high‑functioning team. Our successful candidate will have a positive, can‑do attitude; will be flexible and self‑motivated, creative, quality‑oriented with attention to detail and will be accountable for this specialty’s growth and operation. The ideal candidate will be highly involved and engaged in the biosolids industry and familiar with local clients.

This role may work virtually. Ideal candidate located in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex technical analyses and engineering design efforts.
• Prepare, review, and approve advanced technical reports and engineering deliverables.
• Develop and design environmental protection systems and infrastructure for complex projects.
• Lead development of facility, watershed, or strategic resource management plans.
• Ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and integration of multidisciplinary inputs.
• Provide technical leadership during permitting, regulatory coordination, and vendor engagement.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge‑sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced expertise in environmental engineering principles, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical problems.
• Strong judgment in applying engineering standards and best practices.
• Effective leadership and communication skills within technical teams.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience supporting project pursuits in a technical sales role.
• Advanced expertise in wastewater treatment, biosolids and biogas principles, practices, and regulations.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in or related field.
• Typically certified in the Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience as biosolids design engineer preferred.
• Experience evaluating and designing thermal dryer systems preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management and client service management.
• PE License or ability to acquire license within 6 months.
• Experience in project and sub‑consultant management.
• Experience in biogas utilization evaluation, design and implementation.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field is required.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, or Environmental) 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: $117,000 - $159,000
Location B: $128,000 - $175,000
Location C: $140,000 - $191,000

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 with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‑term care insurance.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

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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