Industrial Water Subject Matter Specialist

The Industrial Water Subject Matter Specialist provides high-level advisory support through deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and a consultative approach. This role collaborates with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to inform decision-making, guide complex technical considerations, and support strategic initiatives. The Technical Services Affiliate applies knowledge of emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements and actively contributes to thought leadership within the organization. Engagement is on a limited and as needed basis. 

 

Responsibilities  

• Collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to provide technical insight, professional judgment, and consultative guidance.  

• Apply advanced technical knowledge and strong business acumen to inform strategy, assess complex issues, and support sound decision-making.  

• Advise on emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to technical services.  

• Contribute to organizational thought leadership through knowledge sharing, dialogue, and subject matter insight.  

• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

 

Skills and Competencies 

• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Advanced technical expertise within a relevant technical services discipline.  

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.  

•  Ability to apply technical knowledge in a business-aware, consultative manner.  

• Advanced communication skills with diverse technical and non-technical audiences.  

• Sound professional judgment and discretion.   

• Ability to work independently and adapt engagement based on organizational needs. 

 

Experience 

• Typically, a minimum of 20+ years of professional experience in related role, is required 

 

Education 

A Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or relevant related field 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.   

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.