Job Summary
Brown and Caldwell's San Francisco CA office is currently looking for an Engineer with 5-10+ years of wastewater/water design and construction expertise to join our growing team! The primary role is to be a member of our engineering services during construction (ESDC) field team. Responsibilities will include coordinating ESDC for major elements of the biosolids treatment upgrades, commissioning and start-up at a wastewater treatment facility in San Francisco (~$2B construction value). Candidate will work closely with the field engineering team, design team including subconsultants, other key technical experts and leaders around the company, the Owner, and contractor. This is a full time position and the role requires being onsite in San Francisco at least three days a week. The position may include work in other Bay Area locations.
The Environmental Engineering role independently performs a wide range of environmental engineering tasks associated with the analysis, planning, and development of solutions that promote environmental protection, water sustainability, and responsible resource management. Working with limited supervision, this role delivers technical work that improves environmental and public health outcomes across natural and engineered systems. This position addresses environmental and public health protection, mitigation, and prevention of degradation of water, soils, air quality, and habitats. This role may support multiple practice areas including water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, stormwater management, solid and hazardous waste management, and related disciplines. This role independently conducts analysis, modeling, and design of systems and produces engineering deliverables including reports, plans, specifications, and recommendation
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 in accordance with regulatory and project requirement
- Develop facility, watershed, or resource management plans with defined scopes and objectives.
Analyze complex data sets and ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance of deliverables.
- Provide technical support for permitting, regulatory approvals, and coordination with vendors and stakeholders
- Support project execution through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
Preferred Requirements
- Provide on-site engineering services during construction leadership for portions of the biosolids treatment facility involving civil, structural, electrical, process mechanical, building mechanical, instrumentation and control, and other disciplines. The project includes sludge pumping, thickening, pre-dewatering, thermal hydrolysis pretreatment, sludge cooling, anaerobic digestion, final dewatering, cake storage and loadout, recycled water treatment, odor control, steam generation and associated utility and auxiliary systems.
- Coordinate with engineering design discipline leads and technical reviewers to respond to requests for information (RFIs)
- Work collaboratively with Owner’s team, construction manager, and contractor to resolve technical issues during construction
- Become familiar with the project plans and specifications for technical and contractual requirements
- Review technical submittals and designers review comments for conformance with contract requirements
- Assistance with start-up and commissioning operations
- Review change order merit with respect to design requirements
Mentorship
- 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 knowledge of environmental engineering principles, methods, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
- Ability to manage assigned tasks independently and meet project deadlines.
- Clear and effective communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Experience
- Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in Environmental Engineering or related field.
- Experience in preparation of plans and permit applications for environmental projects.
- Prior experience in guidance and development of less experienced colleagues.
- Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in wastewater/water treatment engineering and construction
- 5-10 years’ design and construction related experience on various water and wastewater projects.
- Familiarity with process mechanical upgrades to wastewater facilities
- Prior experience in the construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping plants, water and wastewater treatment plants, or other facility improvement type projects.
- Familiarity in working within operational water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Familiarity with the start-up, testing, and commissioning of rehabilitated or new plant facility projects.
- Familiarity with local design and construction standards, regulations, and specifications.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to complete and maintain company required health and safety training and abide by company’s and client’s health and safety standards prior to going out in the field.
- Valid California driver’s license and good driving record.
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field is required.
- Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license.
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 C: $114,000 - $155,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
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. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
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 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. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
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