Samuel Ross

About Samuel Ross

With over 6 years of experience in engineering, I specialize in process mechanical design and project engineering, currently contributing to impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects at Brown and Caldwell. My role focuses on solids and energy processes, where I lead design efforts for sustainable solutions and manage engineering advisory services for large-scale projects, including renewable energy initiatives. My work is defined by a commitment to regulatory compliance, precise technical communication, and effective collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and energy technology providers. By leveraging my expertise in energy incentives, project engineering, and field service engineering, I aim to deliver innovative and sustainable infrastructure improvements that drive meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

Experience

1. Senior Process Mechanical Engineer

   Brown and Caldwell

   Mar 2023 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Lead process mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, directly contributing to over $60M in capital improvements across multiple facilities and clients. Direct engineering advisory services, including SGIP and IRA incentive procurement, for a $150M collaborative delivery project for the construction of a fuel cell and engine co-generation facility utilizing renewable digester fuel. Spearhead biogas system designs, supporting regulatory compliance and permitting in coordination with energy technology providers and public utilities including SMUD and PG & E. Manage direct technical communications with clients and subcontractors, ensuring timely delivery of engineering submittals and clarifying project performance requirements across stakeholders. Mentor junior engineers and support professional development initiatives through an appointed position on the strategy committee for rising professionals, representing the west coast business unit. Represent the firm at industry events and client-facing forums, contributing to conference planning and outreach within the environmental engineering sector. Promote team cohesion and knowledge-sharing through active participation in technical practice groups and subject mater expert programs.

Education

• Pine View School

  High School Diploma

  2009 — 2013

• Florida State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2013 — 2018

Skills

• Science
• Research
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Statistics
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Juggling
• Analytic Problem Solving
• Spectroscopy
• Labview
• Data Analysis
• Matlab
• Process Analysis
• Microsoft Office