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Drinking Water Treatment Engineer - Philadelphia, PA

Brown and Caldwell

Philadelphia, PA · HybridFull-time$78–106K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$78–106K/yr
Location
Philadelphia, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Brown and Caldwell seeks a Drinking Water Treatment Process Engineer to contribute to project delivery and client service for drinking water work, primarily in the Philadelphia area, with potential projects across the Northeast and other offices. The role provides technical and engineering services, supports project management and client relationships, and offers development opportunities. Hybrid work is allowed, with work from the Philadelphia office a couple of days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental EngineeringProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsScientific Data InterpretationEngineering Data InterpretationAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPotable Water EngineeringWater Treatment Plant DesignAdvanced Treatment ProcessesMaster PlanningFacilities Planning

Qualifications

2 Years Related Experience2 Years Potable Water ExperienceBachelor's in Environmental Engineering or Related FieldBC Subject Matter Specialist Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description Job Summary Brown and Caldwell has a unique development opportunity for aDrinking WaterTreatment Process Engineerwith 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 todrinking 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 thedrinking waterarena 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 1. Perform technical analyses to support identification and evaluation of sustainable water and wastewater management solutions. 2. Prepare and review technical reports and documentation related to environmental engineering projects. 3. Assist in the planning and design of environmental protection systems to support public and ecosystem health. 4. Contribute to facility, watershed, or strategic resource management plans. 5. Analyze scientific and engineering data and perform quality control checks to support regulatory compliance. 6. Provide technical support for environmental projects, including modeling of treatment and conveyance systems, vendor coordination, and technical input for permitting and regulatory approvals.. 7. Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. Mentorship 1. 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 1. Working knowledge of environmental engineering principles and standard practices. * Developing problemsolving and analytical skills. * Ability to interpret scientific and engineering data with accuracy and attention to detail. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience 1. Typically, a minimum of 2 years of related work experience in Environmental Engineering or related field. 2. Typically certified in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies. Preferred Skills and Experience 1. Minimum 2 years of experience related to potablewater engineering/consulting including familiarity with the following: master planning and facilities planning,watertreatment plant design, advanced treatment processes. Education 1. 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 - $106,000Location B: $85,000 - $116,000Location 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 s ccess 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. #LI-Hybrid #BCPhilly #ACE26 #TRICON26 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer-Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,559 open Environmental Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–106K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$91–152K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$91–160K/yr1,102 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $92K, is 24% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($121K) — in the middle half of Environmental Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 64 open Environmental Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,559 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Environmental Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 1,335 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 968 of the 1,559 open Environmental Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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