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Entry-Level Wastewater Engineer

Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Bachelor’s Degree + 0-3 years experience

Job Description & Requirements

Growing, private-equity-backed, clean technology firm is seeking a talented Entry-Level Wastewater Engineer with a strong academic background and interest in design, construction, and operation of biological wastewater treatment systems for industrial applications. The role includes development and implementation of proprietary industrial products and exposure to designing and managing projects with a thorough understanding of biological wastewater treatment processes, instrumentation and controls, and wastewater tank fabrication processes. The ideal candidate will bring education and passion to a rapidly-growing team. You must be comfortable in a customer-facing role where you will build relationships with potential clients, coworkers, and vendors. To be successful, you will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting, be self-motivated, and have an interest in cutting-edge technology. Think big, think different, be ambitious, and consider joining a company that values honesty, creativity, excellence in building a world-class operation, and putting people first in proactively protecting the environment.

Typical Duties:

  • Contributes to  technical content related to the design of biological wastewater treatment products
  • Coordinates product development activities, interfaces with and manages partners, and leads a small team of engineers and technologists on a project-specific basis
  • Participates in wastewater treatment projects from the inquiry stage through design, construction, and commissioning with clear and articulate written and verbal communications
  • Maintains focused execution while utilizing site-specific data and industry best practices
  • Works in partnership with purchasing, sourcing, and manufacturing to develop innovative solutions and product improvements
  • Participates in hands-on construction and operation of wastewater treatment systems and demo-scale facilities
  • Provides quantitative technical/economic analysis of process designs to optimize efficiency and reduce costs
  • Provides critical input to resolve process/integration concerns related to design, manufacturing, and fabrication
  • Occasionally travels to pilot sites to manage and review results of pilot systems

The Right Stuff:

  • BS Degree in Engineering – chemical, biological, or environmental preferred
  • Aptitude with Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, CAD drafting, and other engineering tools
  • Internship experience in biological wastewater treatment processes, preferably in the water and wastewater industry or in the food and beverage industry, isa plus
  • Academic exposure to anaerobic treatment processes, particularly suspended biomass processes (e.g. UASB, EGSG, IC, etc.)
  • Familiarity with principals of membrane bioreactor design and operation
  • Interest in learning project management including writing proposals, supervision of teams, and participation in management of scope, schedule, and budget
  • Experience developing PFDs, P&IDs, and mass balances
  • Experience developing hydraulic profiles, pump and blower selection, piping system design, and instrumentation selection
  • Experience writing feasibility studies, including evaluations of options and performing cost estimates
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
  • Understanding of basic fabrication techniques
  • Stellar written and verbal communication skills
  • Must exhibit strong leadership ability and have a professional demeanor
  • Ability to deliver on multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
  • Must be a strong problem solver with the ability to think logically and rationally
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willingness to fill a variety of roles, from independent execution to supervision
  • Able to work in a cross-functional and geographically-dispersed team environment
  • Local candidates preferred; currently we are not offering relocation

Working Environment:

  • This position will normally work a typical schedule of Monday to Friday. Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays to meet business needs
  • Must adhere to all federal, state, local, and company safety procedures and policies including wearing appropriate PPE
  • May have to travel from your primary office to customer sites
  • May work outside in varying temperatures
  • Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds
  • The work environment is informal, team-oriented, and collaborative

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates who have the “right stuff” should submit a resume with a thoughtfully written cover letter telling us why you would be the best candidate for the job. You must include your compensation requirements to be considered for this role. Send all materials to hr@cambrianinnovation.com and include “Entry-Level Wastewater Engineer” in the subject line to ensure that your information is routed to the proper hiring authority for immediate review.

Company Description

Cambrian Innovation is a disruptive and rapidly-growing biotechnology company committed to solving critical resource challenges for industry. The company’s award-winning EcoVolt® solutions leverage advances in bio- and electrochemistry to help customers cost-effectively and sustainably treat wastewater while generating renewable resources such as clean energy and clean water.

With leading partners that include Lagunitas Brewing Company, Bear Republic Brewing Company, the DOD, the EPA, the USDA, and numerous other government agencies, Cambrian continues to develop a growing portfolio of environmental products and innovative business models to support both the company’s mission of catalyzing harmony between industry and nature, and the greater circular economy. Cambrian Innovation is a recognized World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and was named the Emerging Company of the Year by the Northeast Clean Energy Council.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cambrian Innovation Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time.  As a condition of employment, all selected candidates will undergo Cambrian Innovations’ standard pre-employment checks, including but not limited to a background check regarding criminal history, driver’s license, education and employment.

Cambrian Innovation does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals or resumes / CVs from third-party vendors, including recruitment agencies. Cambrian Innovation will not be responsible or liable for any fees or costs associated with such unsolicited submissions.