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Brown and Caldwell · 2 days ago

National Technology and Innovation Leader

Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm. The Reuse National Technology and Innovation Leader will drive the strategic direction of the Practice’s Research and Innovation portfolio, focusing on talent development and partnerships to position the company as a leader in technical innovation.

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Responsibilities

Define and lead the practice’s innovation strategy by aligning the research and innovation portfolio with organizational goals, sourcing ideas from and collaborating with key stakeholders, and leveraging market trends to drive impactful solutions
Shape the research and innovation portfolio and technical strategy through collaboration, guide technical resources, lead innovations through the evaluation process, manage/protect IP, and monitor/adapt strategy alignment. Mentor staff in research and innovation as future investigators
Support strategic growth and drive adoption through strategic partnerships, client engagement, and internal stakeholder outreach. Lead technical teams in testing and delivering innovation. Build technical depth within the practice to support innovation
Drive representation and recognition of BCs innovation brand through thought leadership, active participation in conferences, workshops, and forums, and high visibility/value communications
Participate in projects and pursuits as a subject matter expert in your areas of expertise. Develop BC standards and enforce BC quality fundamentals. Mentor staff aligned with the Practice

Qualification

Water Reuse PracticeResearchInnovationTechnical LeadershipProposal WritingPublic PresentationsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsMentorship

Required

B.S. in Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 6 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the environmental services or consulting industry
Experience on at least three research and/or innovation projects across your career
Excellent leadership and organizational development skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment, and foster balance and belonging in the workforce
Ability to review and communicate a broad range of scientific literature
Proven success in technical presentation, proposal writing, and public presentations
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to listen with intention, communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally (verbal and written) for technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
Professional registration
Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the environmental services or consulting industry
Demonstrated and widely recognized technical leadership through research, peer-reviewed publications, innovation, professional society leadership, and contribution to industry standards

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Long-term care insurance

Company

Brown and Caldwell

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Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector.

H1B Sponsorship

Brown and Caldwell has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (11)
2023 (5)
2022 (7)
2021 (7)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.65M
Key Investors
Water Research Foundation
2025-01-09Grant· $0.65M

Leadership Team

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Stuart Henshall
Chief Financial Officer
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Euan Finlay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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