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Brown and Caldwell · 4 weeks ago

Civil Engineer

Brown and Caldwell is a leading environmental engineering firm seeking a self-motivated Engineer to assist a regional utility company with right of way and easement acquisition. The role involves working closely with project managers to coordinate property acquisition and analyze legal land title information while maintaining effective communication with property owners and project teams.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with project managers and other team members of a regional utility company to execute work involving the right of way and easement acquisition for electric services, distribution and power lines, property acquisition, and land development
Coordinate easement and property acquisition from the commencement of the project through the execution of documents
Analyze legal land title information, and research data, and determine rights necessary for the construction of facilities
Coordinate with internal project managers, management, and external clients
Before a construction or maintenance project begins, review the project scope and use mapping software to understand what property will be affected. Determine ownership of the properties by accessing public records
Establish a positive relationship with property owners and internal clients to communicate information clearly and answer questions
Assist with the preparation of calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications as part of engineering services during construction
Conduct field work as necessary for various projects
Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers)
Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time and on budget
Utilize internal project management tools and resources
Adhere to BC’s QA/QC process

Qualification

Civil EngineeringMap ReadingTechnical WritingDocument ManagementProject Management ToolsFieldworkResearch SkillsMS OfficeMathCADBluebeamCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem SolvingSelf-StarterTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
Good map reading skills to interpret maps and plans, and property records
Ability to research available databases and records for determining property ownership and securing records
Good document management skills to handle a large number of documents and processes at all stages of a project
Analyze alternative approaches and offer solutions that are agreeable to all involved
Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate with property owners for the acquisition of land rights
Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Self-starter, results-oriented, and ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to work both independently and on large coordinated teams
Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork at various sites
Knowledge of standard software including MS Office, Outlook, MathCAD, and Bluebeam
Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems

Preferred

EIT preferred

Benefits

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
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

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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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