Brown and Caldwell · 9 hours ago
Staff Engineer - Water / Wastewater
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $79K/yrBrown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. They are currently seeking a Junior-Level Water / Wastewater Engineer to support the studies and designs of municipal wastewater and water infrastructure extensions and improvements, while maintaining and enhancing existing client relationships.
Construction
Responsibilities
Prepare pipeline condition assessments
Provide support for the evaluation of existing service area utility assets, and develop corresponding recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement
Provide support in the design of the rehabilitation or replacement of water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment plant assets
Provide support in the design of neighborhood utility extension and rehabilitation water and wastewater linear infrastructure projects
Coordinate and assist with environmental studies, permitting, alternatives analyses, and other technical deliverables
Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget
Utilize internal project management tools and resources
Perform technical research and be able to communicate and apply this knowledge
Support the project team in planning and/or designing engineering projects and coordinate special planning, economic, and engineering studies
Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency
Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings
Assist with business development pursuits
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering with an Environmental focus (or related engineering discipline)
The candidate should have the ability to successfully manage clients and projects in a collaborative fashion and interface with Brown and Caldwell's local, regional, and national water / wastewater practitioners
Ability to focus on client needs while balancing multiple priorities including but not limited to project design, bidding and construction management services
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents
Valid drivers license and good driving record required
Preferred
EIT preferred
Professional registered engineer in the State of Virginia or the credentials to obtain registration in a timely manner is also preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred but not required
Business development experience (writing winning proposals and successfully pursuing work) is a plus
Ideal experience would include exposure to and/or experience in some or all of the following: piping design, fluid dynamics and pumping systems, and ability to research technologies
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
Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2025-01-09Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Stuart Henshall
Chief Financial Officer
Euan Finlay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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