Wastewater Process Senior Engineer

About the role

Brown and Caldwell has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer (Water/Wastewater) in our Honolulu office. The candidate will lead process model development, data analysis, and troubleshooting efforts. They will also oversee junior staff, participate in business development, and engage in technical innovation projects.

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Preferred: 5 - 10 years experience in municipal engineering and consulting; Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Hawaii preferred.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience managing staff within scope/schedule/budget.
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentation experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents.
• Experience preparing detailed scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects to achieve client goals within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Experience directing the preparation and completion of comprehensive technical reports and presentations.
• Experience making presentations for professional meetings with clients and technical teams.
• Experience participating in improving company resources and tools to improve quality and efficiency.
• Experience supervising, delegating, directing, coaching, and mentoring junior technical staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Process modeling and data analysis skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform physical, chemical, and biological process performance evaluations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Technical innovation and implementation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Marketing and proposal writing skills.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Technical report and documentation preparation skills.
• Quality management and compliance skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Not specified.

Location

Not specified.

Company Information

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 for 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.