Technology Solutions Consultant

Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an exciting opportunity for a professional with 8+ years of experience in consulting or water/wastewater utility asset management to join our growing Utility Performance consulting team. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive background and knowledge of utility infrastructure (linear and vertical assets) to develop and deliver practical, data-informed business and asset management program solutions that enhance utility performance. Experience in technology enablement activities (planning, analysis, data management, application selection and configuration or development) that support asset management, operations and maintenance, capital delivery, and fiscal performance of water utilities is crucial. The role involves working with a collaborative team environment where personal contributions and teamwork are highly valued. This position is ideal for a self-motivated professional with a passion for technology and digital transformation, looking to drive impactful results for clients through innovative strategies in Enterprise Technology Consulting.

Remote work is allowed with a preference to be located near any BC office.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate for this role will be a strategic thinker and a proactive leader, capable of managing complex tasks and assisting water and wastewater utilities with planning for and implementing digital transformation. They should have a strong understanding of both technical and operational aspects of common IT systems used by water and wastewater utilities (GIS, CMMS, condition assessment, risk management, etc.), coupled with excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and internal teams. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, often managing multiple priorities simultaneously. The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build partnerships with all levels of a client organization to develop practical technology-related plans, practices and programs and assisting clients with successful implementation.
• Create and lead client-facing workshops (both in person and virtually) and lead the analysis and synthesis of information into written deliverables.
• Build relationships with internal teams that are located throughout the United States and in various time zones.
• Complete site visits to water and wastewater facilities to conduct consulting work across the United States.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• B.S. degree in a related field such as engineering (Civil, Environmental, etc.), sciences, economics, business, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in consulting and engineering services, with a strong focus on project delivery for water and wastewater municipal clients, including creating and delivering data and technology plans and implementations for water utilities.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually are required.
• Significant knowledge and experience in supporting the development of asset management programs, including level of service, asset inventory and hierarchy, data management practices and tools, risk determination through consequence and likelihood of failure analysis, condition assessment methodologies and strategies, maintenance strategy development, capital program justification and prioritization, and performance metrics, including long-term capital planning.
• Proficiency in data visualization technologies (Power BI and/or Esri ArcGIS platform applications preferred), specifically in building comprehensive dashboards that transform client ideas business information needs into data-informed systems that facilitate decision-making processes, as well as provide clear visibility into workflows and processes.
• Knowledge of various CMMS systems and experience with selecting, optimizing, and/or implementing them for water and wastewater utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop use cases for integrating real-time and performance data (e.g., from Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, IoT sensors, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for network systems) with enterprise business system data.
• Experience with aligning data and technology solutions to meet water utility operational and organizational goals, even if gained through related systems or utilities, is highly valued. Advanced asset management methods and practices using appropriate analytical methods and tools to assess the condition and remaining useful life of assets is desirable.
• Knowledge of international asset management standards is preferred.
• Experience with vertical and linear asset classes for both water and wastewater utilities.
• Understanding of or experience with condition assessment methods and strategies is desirable.
• General understanding of business, environmental and regulatory drivers for clients and projects.

Enterprise Technology and Digital Transformation:

• Knowledge of the potential applications for emerging technologies into business and asset management, including large language models (LLM), data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) applications to inform predictive actions (e.g. maintenance, system/process control) and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with implementing smart infrastructure solutions, including IoT devices and real-time monitoring systems, to enhance asset performance and reliability.
• Experience in developing digital transformation and enterprise data management strategies and implementation roadmaps for water and wastewater utilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations with clients and develop and deliver written documents.
• The ability to successfully deliver projects in a collaborative fashion and interface with Brown and Caldwell’s local, regional, and national technical practitioners, as well as help mentor junior staff.

Physical and Travel Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel to support ongoing projects across the United States (estimated travel 25%).
• Ability and willingness to access water and wastewater plants, collection systems, and water pump stations, and on rare occasions, confined space locations.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including heat and cold, and to wear required safety equipment at sites (hard hats, steel-toed boots or other approved toe protection, safety glasses, etc.).
• Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting asset conditions and/or critical facility operations.
• Ability to safely navigate water and wastewater facilities of varying sizes that may have uneven surfaces to perform inspections and take photographs.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

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: $97,000 - $132,000

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 do 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 reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell are proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Travel Required

Yes. up to 20% Local and National