Senior Engineer

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Senior Engineer focused on biosolids thickening, dewatering, and thermal processes to join our Solids & Energy Practice. This strategic hire aims to build our capacity to deliver and innovate for clients, with at least 50% of your time devoted to thickening, dewatering, and thermal process projects. The role supports environmental and public health protection, water sustainability, and responsible resource management across natural and engineered systems.

About the role

This position independently performs a wide range of environmental engineering tasks, including analysis, planning, and development of solutions for water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, solid and hazardous waste management, and related disciplines. You will conduct analysis, modeling, and design of systems, producing engineering deliverables such as reports, plans, specifications, and recommendations. The role includes mentorship from nationally recognized senior technical staff and opportunities to grow into a subject matter expert in thickening, dewatering, and thermal processes.

Remote work from the continental U.S. is allowed, with a preferred location near one of our offices in the Western U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and ensure consistent application of technical standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects and teams.
• Engage on project delivery teams nationally to achieve project goals, ensuring quality standards and best practices to mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and developing tailored technical solutions.
• Support the Practice leader with SMS governance and systems to drive talent development for technical practitioners.
• Assist with the development of technical training and mentoring programs within the Practice.
• Adapt and execute additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge-sharing to less experienced team members.
• Lead teams to deliver exceptional service to municipal and private-sector clients, supporting business development and high-quality solutions.
• Create and enforce standards to drive technical differentiation in thickening, dewatering, and conveyance of thickened sludge and dewatered cake.

Skills and Competencies

• Solid understanding of principles and practices within biosolids thickening, dewatering, and thermal processes.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to quality standards and best practices in technical delivery.
• Ability to deliver compelling technical presentations to diverse audiences, including clients, conferences, and industry events.
• Experience mentoring talent and fostering a culture of development within the Practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Project, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related technical area.
• Degree in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field with an emphasis relevant to the role.
• Certification in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework and progression through SMS competencies.

Preferred Experience

• 10 years of increasing responsibility in thickening, dewatering, and/or thermal process experience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, design, and construction of thickening, dewatering, and/or thermal process projects.
• Task lead experience, including preparation of construction documents such as drawings, P&IDs, specifications, control narratives, and technical memoranda.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to conduct presentations and prepare reports.
• Strong aptitude for solving technical problems and managing projects or tasks.
• Working towards or achievement of a professional engineering license.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay range for this position varies by location:

• Location A: $129,000 - $177,000
• Location B: $142,000 - $194,000
• Location C: $155,000 - $212,000

View which BC location applies to you here.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and 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.

View the full list of benefits here.

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 over 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice for clients and employees, fostering collaboration, innovation, and exceptional quality.