Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Brown and Caldwell is looking for an Infrastructure Project Engineer to help execute planning, design, and construction of infrastructure (potable water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage pipelines) projects for municipal sector clients in the Puget Sound Area. Our team works on a variety of local projects including collection system planning studies, conveyance and pipeline design, and condition assessments for existing pipelines and treatment facilities. Projects include conventional design/bid/build and alternative delivery. Our selected candidate will support these individual projects as well as large infrastructure program management as a technical resource.

When you join Brown and Caldwell, you will enjoy a unique and welcoming culture. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work. You will be trusted to do the right thing by our project managers and given the flexibility to manage your own schedule to achieve this while maintaining high quality work products. Long term, you will work to build collaborative relationships with our clients and take on progressive responsibilities such as task lead and project manager roles, all while being mentored and supported through your growth. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and wide-ranging in nature, and so is our client base.

This is an exciting opportunity to support major projects and deliver exceptional service to our well-established clients. Join us!

Detailed Description:

Our ideal candidate is located anywhere in the Puget Sound area and is capable of leading technical tasks, delivering quality work products, collaborating with a diverse team, and being accountable to deadlines and client expectations. This position offers the opportunity to advance your leadership skills directing work and providing oversight and engaging in business development activities. You will be engaging in the following types of work:

• Execute engineering work on projects for master planning and design of a variety of wastewater, potable water, stormwater, and recycled water infrastructure projects, including pipeline rehabilitation and inflow and infiltration studies/remedial action.
• Direct the work of junior engineers and designers, coordinate with other engineering disciplines and subcontractors to meet, or exceed the project success metrics and client expectations. This role would lead to project and design management opportunities.
• Support infrastructure delivery program management as a technical resource
• Prepare reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for various multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead and support construction projects by providing office and field engineering services.
• Conduct field investigations to observe the work of contractors and perform condition assessment evaluations.
• Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to junior staff.
• Participate in business development activities and support the preparation of proposals and engineering fees for solicited work from various clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 years of experience in design and construction of civil and infrastructure related projects with experience as task lead.
• Demonstrated experience in defining appropriate technical analysis methods to meet project design criteria.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to travel to sites to conduct site/field visits which may include occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater/storm drain conveyance design.
• Experience with small to mid-sized pump stations.
• Proposal writing experience.
• Experience using drafting and design software (AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro).

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: $88,000 - $120,000

Location B: $97,000 - $132,000

Location C: $105,000 - $144,000

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 firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 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. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.