Civil Project Engineer

Brown and Caldwell is looking for a Civil Project Engineer to help execute planning, design, and construction of infrastructure (potable water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage pipelines) projects for municipal and private sector clients in the Puget Sound Area. Our Team works on a wide variety of projects from pipeline design to water supply wells and reservoir projects to condition assessments for existing pipelines and treatment facilities.  Projects include both conventional design/bid/build and alternative delivery such as design/build. In addition, the ideal candidate will maintain and enhance relationships with existing clients.

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 external clients and given the flexibility to manage your own schedule to achieve this. 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:

In this role you will work with and be mentored by nationally recognized, senior technical staff. Our ideal candidate is capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities.  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: 

• Direct the work of 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 6+ years of experience in civil and infrastructure related projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Understanding of open-channel, pressured conveyance system, and pumping system hydraulics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Ability to travel to sites to conduct site/field visits which may include occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in water/wastewater/storm drain conveyance.
• Experience with small to mid-sized pump stations.
• Experience in site and civil design.
• Demonstrated business development, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience.
• Experience using drafting and design software (AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro).
• Project management skills.

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 B: $94,000 -$128,000

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 l