Senior Process Mechanical Engineer (industrial water treatment)

Brown and Caldwell (BC), a leading, employee-owned environmental engineering firm, is currently seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer to join our Design Services, National Mechanical Discipline team. The ideal candidate will have proven strength in process mechanical engineering design of water and wastewater treatment processes, process piping systems, aeration, pumping, and pipe supports as it pertains to industrial plant design of equipment, piping and controls for industrial water treatment applications (, wastewater, reclaimed, potable water, groundwater, zero liquid discharge and surface water) for a variety of industries including: energy/chemicals/power, food/pharmaceutical, manufacturing, mining/solids waste and technology.

This position is located in Houston, TX office; minimum of 50% office time is required.

Detailed Description:

In this role you will utilize your technical expertise to manage and execute work on projects and to help ensure successful client project delivery. In addition, it is anticipated that you will also participate in the mentoring and career development of our junior engineering staff within the mechanical discipline with a specific focus on pumps, pipe, and support design. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with highly experienced technical experts and other leaders from the BC team.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Manage and execute work for wastewater and water utilities and industrial facilities, including treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Perform technical research as it applies to our industry and be able to communicate and apply this knowledge on future projects.
• Support project teams in planning and/or designing major and complex pumping and piping systems within our project delivery framework.
• Provide consultation in specialized areas. Make decisions and solve problems.
• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients for project technical meetings
• Preparation of P&ID and Mechanical layouts, technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables.
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspections as part of engineering services during construction.
• Conduct field work, such as site investigations, as necessary for various projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (Engineers, Designers).
• Direct the work of drafters and designers, coordinate with other disciplines; use of Bluebeam to create drawings markups
• Supervise, delegate and oversee the work of technical staff and engineers
• Assist with and support construction related office engineering activities
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• degree in mechanical, chemical or civil/environmental engineering.
• 7 years of experience in complex process mechanical design projects.
• Design experience should include: pumping, water and wastewater treatment equipment, aeration and plant air compressor/blowers, piping system design, pressure control/relief, and development of technical specifications.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, civil, mechanical, or chemical or the ability to be licensed within six months.
• Strong project or task management skills.
• Successful technical writing skills.
• Knowledgeable AFT Fathom and Visual Hydraulics software applications and use.
• Experience working in BIM collaboration tools (BIM 360 and Navisworks).
• Position is located in Houston, TX office; minimum of 50% office time is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• degree in mechanical, chemical or civil/environmental engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in complex process mechanical design projects.

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: $117,000 - $160,000

You can view which BC location applies to you 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 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 firm with 50 offices and 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

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