Project Engineer - Sustainability
Brown and CaldwellAbout the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, achievement-oriented individual to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build their career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect and restore our Nation’s aging infrastructure. Work could include engineering concepts in various fields such as wastewater, water resources, potable water or construction management with a focus on sustainability metrics. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting office to enhance your potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, this position is for you.
In this role you will work closely with local teams to execute work involving conventional types of civil engineering principals and other related activities for infrastructure projects. You will provide support for a variety of projects that may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction related activities for wastewater, water, and storm water conveyance systems. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for the environment, meeting new people, and desire to learn from seasoned professionals in a team environment. The candidate will work with local teams and be trained for specific duties which may include the following:
- Assist in the development and preparation of sustainability focused technical documents for wastewater projects including energy profile reports, climate risk assessment and adaptation plans, sustainable material content and construction waste estimate reports, stormwater runoff reduction reports, and lifecycle carbon assessment reports.
- Obtain Envision Certification
- Perform calculations, prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports
- Check performance or conformity with design plans and specifications through field inspection and reporting
- Review contractor submittals for adherence to technical specifications.
- Assist in developing and maintaining Submittal Logs, Specification Logs, O&M logs, and other documents.
- Format and organize information for reports.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams under other disciplines
- Provide basic project support such as formatting and distributing meeting notes, project filing, field site visits, and other general support of project engineers.
- Participate in field work at client sites, assisting other team members with construction and operation & maintenance tasks.
- Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.
- Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s quality assurance/quality control process.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- BS degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills a must
- Strong technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
- Excellent organization and communication skills with extreme attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
- Candidate must be physically able to conduct field visits
- including the use of personal protective equipment
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: $58,000.00 - $79,000.00
Location B: $64,000.00 - $87,000.00
Location C: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., 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
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