Wastewater Process Engineer

Miningamigos; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus eligibility

401(k)

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development of process models and perform advanced data analysis while guiding junior staff on design concepts across California.

The role requires a minimum of five years in process engineering, PE licensure, and strong ability to convey technical content to clients and stakeholders. A comprehensive benefits package and bonus eligibility are provided.

Qualifications

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years related work experience in process engineering or related field.
• Certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through the SMS competencies.
• Licensure as a professional engineer is required.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or biological engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process models and perform advanced data analysis.
• Lead chemical/physical/biological process evaluations, alternatives analyses, lifecycle cost analyses, and implementation of process optimizations.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts of existing facilities, develop solutions for process issues.
• Be responsible for the adhering to Quality Management Plan (QMP), decision, interim work, and deliverables for projects.
• Oversee and guide junior staff in process design and definition, including mass and energy balances, process system requirements, equipment specifications, and preliminary design concepts.
• Participate in technical innovation projects, including the implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Lead the execution of experiments, evaluate technologies for implementation.
• Lead physical/chemical/biological testing and analysis and data reporting.
• Understand and deliver BC's process related differentiating solutions.
• Engage on pursuits, providing process related technical content for proposals and presentations.
• As required, engage in process related risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to regional conference presentations and/or publications, promoting BC's brand.
• Support the development and creation of continuing education and training, including on the latest technical advancements.
• Actively mentor junior staff on development priorities and projects.
• Support subject matter experts and practice leaders in ensuring BC Standards are accurate, up to date and complete.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills

Process modeling

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or biological engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

Description

The Process Engineering role is responsible for solving moderately complex problems. This position involves critical decision making, based on limited guidelines and supervision, and exercising judgement and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process models and perform advanced data analysis.
• Lead chemical/physical/biological process evaluations, alternatives analyses, lifecycle cost analyses, and implementation of process optimizations.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts of existing facilities, develop solutions for process issues.
• Be responsible for the adhering to Quality Management Plan (QMP), decision, interim work, and deliverables for projects.
• Oversee and guide junior staff in process design and definition, including mass and energy balances, process system requirements, equipment specifications, and preliminary design concepts.
• Participate in technical innovation projects, including the implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Lead the execution of experiments, evaluate technologies for implementation.
• Lead physical/chemical/biological testing and analysis and data reporting.
• Understand and deliver BC's process related differentiating solutions.
• Engage on pursuits, providing process related technical content for proposals and presentations.
• As required, engage in process related risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to regional conference presentations and/or publications, promoting BC's brand.
• Support the development and creation of continuing education and training, including on the latest technical advancements.
• Actively mentor junior staff on development priorities and projects.
• Support subject matter experts and practice leaders in ensuring BC Standards are accurate, up to date and complete.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• 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 in process modeling and data analysis skills, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform physical, chemical, and biological process performance evaluations with high-level oversight.
• Skilled at effectively conveying technical information to clients and internal stakeholders.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years related work experience in process engineering or related field.
• Typically, certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical, or biological engineering degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Licensure as a professional engineer is required.

Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon 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

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.

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 from 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, visitwww.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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