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East Water Distribution Master Planning Lead

Brown and Caldwell
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
The East Water Distribution Master Planning Lead will be responsible for leading the practice of water distribution master planning and modeling in the East Business Unit (EBU). The role will be responsible for providing technical leadership in all phases of projects by leading technical sales approaches, developing and using industry best practices for delivery and providing quality control review of water distribution system modeling and master planning projects. The role will also be responsible for mentoring and developing water distribution system modelers and master planners across the EBU.

Generally, this role leads complex environmental engineering work involving the planning, analysis, and design of solutions that support environmental protection, water sustainability, and public health outcomes. Operating with minimal supervision, this role applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex problems without clearly defined solutions across natural and engineered systems. This position addresses environmental and public health protection, mitigation, and prevention of degradation of water, soils, air quality, and habitats. This role may lead technical efforts across water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, stormwater management, solid and hazardous waste management, and related practice areas. This role is responsible for delivering high‑quality engineering analyses, designs, and recommendations with significant project impact.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute complex technical analyses and engineering design efforts.
  • Prepare, review, and approve advanced technical reports and engineering deliverables.
  • Develop and design environmental protection systems and infrastructure for complex projects.
  • Lead development of facility, watershed, or strategic resource management plans.
  • Ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and integration of multidisciplinary inputs.
  • Provide technical leadership during permitting, regulatory coordination, and vendor engagement.
  • Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

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

Skills And Competencies

  • Advanced expertise in environmental engineering principles, practices, and regulations
  • Ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical problems
  • Strong judgment in applying engineering standards and best practices.
  • Effective leadership and communication skills within technical teams.

Experience

  • Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in Environmental Engineering or related field.
  • Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Education

  • 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: $117,000 - $159,000

Location B: $128,000 - $175,000

Location C: $140,000 - $191,000

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.

Salary : $117,000 - $159,000

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