Solids/Energy Process Engineer

Brown and Caldwell has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to help lead major projects and deliver exceptional service to our well-established utility clients.  This position will be responsible for serving as an experienced resource on energy planning and design projects and maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized and growing company that places high value on exceptional client service, good science and employee growth and satisfaction.  Renewable energy is one of BC’s key service lines, with a national practice comprised of industry leading experts.

This TC3, Strategic Engagement role is responsible for completing projects that include comprehensive assessments, analyses, development and implementation of transformation strategies and implementation plans for our client’s businesses. Project elements can include strategic planning, organizational development, comprehensive planning, policy and procedure development, business process mapping, evaluation and development, and change management efforts with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and facilitation. This role focuses on overall project delivery solving moderately complex problems, and providing guidance and training to less experienced colleagues. This position will make informed decisions within the practice area’s broad guidelines and policies.

• Conduct targeted and/or comprehensive business assessments and development of implementation strategies and plans for our clients to enhance their operations and efficiency.
• Complete tasks or elements in development of client strategic plans and decision-making processes directly tied to the successful achievement of overall organizational and functional area goals.
• Execute organizational development and management services for clients to achieve organizational excellence.
• Execute development and implementation of stakeholder engagement and communications plans including communication piece development.
• Facilitate in-person and/or virtual stakeholder workshops across a diverse array of project, program, or other engagement needs to elicit input, foster alignment, and achieve desired engagement outcomes.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• Support energy research and innovation activities under the direction of National Technology and Innovation Lead (NTIL)

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

• Working proficiency in systems thinking skills for analyzing organizational and business needs.
• Working proficiency in the process of researching, developing and communicating an understanding of a client’s essential or critical business factors.
• Working proficiency in organizational development and management principles.
• Working proficiency in change leadership and management, decision support theories and models, and monitoring.
• Working proficiency in strategic planning, engagement and communications approaches and plans.
• Working proficiency in workshop design and implementation skills both in-person and virtual.
• Working proficiency in communication piece development in a variety of mediums (written, audio, video) and content formats (text, graphics, photo, sound, and video).
• Strong facilitation and interview skills.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Developing leadership skills with the capability to inspire and guide a team.

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a related role.
• Experience in analyzing organizational and business needs, organizational development, and change management.
• Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, management, communications or a related field.

• A master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is 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 B: $116,000 - $158,000

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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