Water Treatment Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Summary

Brown and Caldwell has a unique development opportunity for a Drinking Water Treatment Process Engineer with a desire to apply and develop their technical, project delivery and client delivery skills. This full-time position will contribute to project delivery and client service teams in winning and executing work related to drinking water. In this role, you will provide technical and engineering services, help manage projects, and maintain relationships with clients on a variety of projects. Specific work may include planning, data management, field investigations, feasibility studies, design, permitting, report writing, grant writing support, public outreach, construction inspection, and other tasks on current and future projects mainly in the Philadelphia area, but could range across the Northeast with opportunities to support projects across BC offices.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for the right candidate to further their career through challenging and meaningful work in a rapidly growing area. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in the drinking water arena with the potential to gain new knowledge and skills and collaborate with a team of highly qualified professionals, you will find BC offers an environment that will allow you to do your best work.

Hybrid work is allowed; Candidates should be able to work out of the Philadelphia office a couple of days/week.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses to support identification and evaluation of sustainable water and wastewater management solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports and documentation related to environmental engineering projects.
• Assist in the planning and design of environmental protection systems to support public and ecosystem health.
• Contribute to facility, watershed, or strategic resource management plans.
• Analyze scientific and engineering data and perform quality control checks to support regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support for environmental projects, including modeling of treatment and conveyance systems, vendor coordination, and technical input for permitting and regulatory approvals.
• 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

• Working knowledge of environmental engineering principles and standard practices.
• Developing problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret scientific and engineering data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experience

Typically, a minimum of 2 years of related work experience in Environmental Engineering or related field. Typically certified in BC’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience related to potable water engineering/consulting including familiarity with the following: master planning and facilities planning, water treatment plant design, advanced treatment processes.

Education

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

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: $78,000 - $106,000

Location B: $85,000 - $116,000

Location C: $93,000 - $127,000

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.

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.

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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