Senior Wastewater Process Engineer

Brown and Caldwell

Wastewater Process Engineer providing technical support and expertise for wastewater projects in the East Business Unit. Mentor junior staff while promoting BC's brand through innovation and technical advancements.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience in wastewater process design and simulation, resource recovery, biosolids and water reuse, and wet weather treatment is desirable.
5 years of experience in wastewater treatment with at least 2 years in water quality and treatment (water quality analysis, treatment evaluations, process design, regulatory compliance assessments, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of municipal wastewater, engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
Advanced knowledge of data analytics, and digital solutions.
Experience with using modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, and/or Simba.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
an employee assistance program
paid time off
parental leave
paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
performance-based bonus eligibility
employee referral bonuses
tuition reimbursement
pet insurance
long-term care insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

process modelingdata analysisprocess optimizationtroubleshootingmass and energy balancesprocess system requirementsequipment specificationsphysical/chemical/biological testingwastewater treatmentdata analytics

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationflexibilitytechnical innovation

Certifications

SMS Framework certification