Florida Biosolids Leader

Brown and Caldwell is looking for a Biosolids Leader to join our Solids and Energy Practice and support our biosolids projects throughout Florida. This candidate will help lead strategic biosolids projects to support respective teams in pursuits, execution, design and construction. This individual will also support the growth of the Solids and Energy Practice at Brown and Caldwell by serving in capacities such as technical lead or project manager for key projects and clients. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, significant biosolids or wastewater design experience, the ability to drive projects and pursuits forward while working with a high-functioning team. Our successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude; will be flexible and self-motivated, creative, quality-oriented with attention to detail and will be accountable for this specialty’s growth and operation. The ideal candidate will be highly involved and engaged in the biosolids industry and familiar with local clients.

This role has the potential to work virtually. The ideal candidate is located in Florida. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex technical analyses and engineering design efforts.
• Prepare, review, and approve advanced technical reports and engineering deliverables.
• Develop and design environmental protection systems and infrastructure for complex projects.
• Lead development of facility, watershed, or strategic resource management plans.
• Ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and integration of multidisciplinary inputs.
• Provide technical leadership during permitting, regulatory coordination, and vendor engagement.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

• Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced expertise in environmental engineering principles, practices, and regulations
• Ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical problems
• Strong judgment in applying engineering standards and best practices.
• Effective leadership and communication skills within technical teams.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience supporting project pursuits in a technical sales role
• Advanced expertise in wastewater treatment, biosolids and biogas principles, practices, and regulations

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in or related field.
• Typically certified in the Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience as biosolids design engineer preferred. 
• Experience evaluating and designing thermal dryer systems preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management and client service management.
• PE License or ability to acquire license within 6 months.
• Experience in project and sub-consultant management. 
• Experience in biogas utilization evaluation, design and implementation

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field is required.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, or Environmental) preferred.

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 A: $117,000 - $159,000
Location B: $128,000 - $175,000
Location C: $140,000 - $191,000

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.  

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.   

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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