Brown and Caldwell · 10 hours ago
Principal Membrane Bioreactor Process Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
20+ years expBrown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm seeking a Principal Membrane Bioreactor Process Engineer to serve as a technical leader in MBR and advanced membrane treatment systems. The successful candidate will provide strategic technical leadership, develop talent, and support business growth across the organization.
Construction
Responsibilities
Serve as BC national technical leader for MBR systems, leading development and governance of MBR process and design standards, modeling approaches, and best practices
Provide deep technical guidance on MBR configurations, including membrane selection, biological process integration, pretreatment strategies, system troubleshooting, and lifecycle optimization
Lead technical reviews and risk assessments on complex MBR and membrane projects, driving high‑quality outcomes and consistent technical practices across project teams
Support multidisciplinary teams with MBR expertise across concept development, process design, pilot testing, startup/commissioning, performance troubleshooting, and optimization
Support development and evolution of national membrane technical tools, design guidelines, and model scopes to improve delivery efficiency
Provide hands-on involvement in strategic and complex projects across all phases—concept, design, execution, commissioning, and operations support
Partner with Client Service Teams to serve as client‑facing technical leader for strategic municipal and industrial client opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners; identify needs and translate them into winning technical solutions
Support competitive positioning by understanding market trends, competitor strengths, and existing and emerging technologies in membrane systems
Contribute to proposal development, strategic pursuits, and thought leadership that differentiate BC’s membrane capabilities
Lead creation, refinement, and rollout of technical standards for MBR and membrane process engineering
Collaborate with National Specialty Leaders to ensure robust SMS governance, competency standards, and performance expectations
Champion quality fundamentals across the practice
Mentor and develop next-generation membrane and biological process engineers through project engagement, coaching, and formal training
Support recruitment efforts and help identify skill gaps and hiring needs across the practice
Contribute to training programs for membrane and process engineering
Elevate BC’s visibility as an industry leader in MBR and membrane treatment through publications, conference participation, strategic messaging, and professional society engagement
Support development of strategic conference plans and technical participation across geographies
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering, or related field required
Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible experience in MBR and membrane treatment system planning, modeling, design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization
Proven leadership in delivering complex water/wastewater projects, preferably with municipal and industrial clients
Demonstrated experience developing technical standards, coaching staff, and influencing cross-regional technical practices
Strong communication skills, including technical writing and public presentation abilities
PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
Demonstrated success in client engagement, business development, and strategic positioning of technical capabilities
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
Benefits
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
Long-term care insurance
Company
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2025-01-09Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Stuart Henshall
Chief Financial Officer
Euan Finlay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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