Industrial Water Process Engineer Brown and Caldwell life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, California, Walnut Creek 201 North Civic Drive (Show on map) Aug 15, 2026 Description Brown and Caldwell has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Water Process Engineer to join our Oil & Gas team. In this role, you will work closely with and be mentored by other engineers, project managers, and client service managers to support the environmental engineering needs for large water, wastewater, and water reuse infrastructure for development of oil & gas industrial water projects across the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting company. The successful candidate will support the advancement of the firm's prominence through application of the best technical, project management and client services practices. The Industrial Water Process Engineer is responsible for solving moderately complex problems. This position involves critical decision making, based on limited guidelines and supervision, and exercising judgement and problem-solving capabilities. 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 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. 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 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. Experience 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. Education 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. Preferred Skills & Experience 5+ years of industrial water experience Strong verbal and written communication skills and a highly responsive candidate, capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Highly organized with the ability to coordinate the work of multiple team members including subconsultants. Candidate should be a self-starter, results-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines. Highly proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite.

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:

$95,000•$129,000

Location B:

$104,000•$142,000

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. Notice to

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