Water Reuse Engineer: Innovate Sustainable Water Systems

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Employee referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell seeks a Water Reuse Engineer to join our growing Reuse practice, helping clients advance environmental sustainability and resilience of water supplies. You will analyze, model, and design reuse systems, prepare reports and technical deliverables, and work with clients, vendors, and teams across the West.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in wastewater/reuse, PE license, and experience with advanced treatment processes; strong communication and project leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field.
• Professional licensure or progress toward licensure (PE).
• Minimum 5 years of related environmental engineering experience.
• Experience preparing plans and permit applications for environmental projects.
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff is preferred.
• SMS Framework certification or progress is preferred.

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 complying with regulatory and project requirements.
• Develop facility, watershed, or resource management plans with defined scopes and objectives.
• Provide technical support for permitting, regulatory approvals, and coordination with vendors and stakeholders.
• Support project execution through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Adapt to additional assignments as needs evolve.

Skills

Environmental engineering principles

Analytical and problem solving

Task management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

Professional Engineer license

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Brown and Caldwell seeks a Water Reuse Engineer to join our growing Reuse practice, helping clients advance environmental sustainability and resilience of water supplies. You will analyze, model, and design reuse systems, prepare reports and technical deliverables, and work with clients, vendors, and teams across the West.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in wastewater/reuse, PE license, and experience with advanced treatment processes; strong communication and project leadership are valued.