Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater

Our Richmond office is currently seeking a Mid-Level Engineer / Project Engineer with a capability and familiarity with infrastructure design and condition assessment as it pertains to municipal buried infrastructure for the water-wastewater industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for project engineering and/or managing the design of municipal wastewater and water infrastructure and maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients.

Detailed Description:

• Prepare pipeline asset condition assessments.
• Lead the evaluation of existing service area utility assets, and develop corresponding recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.
• Lead and/or provide support in the design of the extension, rehabilitation, or replacement of water and wastewater buried infrastructure.
• 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.
• Lead 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
• Direct the work of drafters and designers, coordinate with other disciplines
• Supervise, delegate and oversee the work of technical staff and engineers
• Assist with and lead business development pursuits
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering with an Environmental focus (or related engineering discipline) and preferred
• Candidate should have at least 6 years of professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of municipal water-wastewater facilities
• 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
• 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 as well as help mentor junior staff
• Previous business development experience (writing winning proposals and successfully pursuing work) is a plus
• Ideal experience would include some or all of the following: piping design and ability to research technologies.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Ability to focus on client needs while balancing multiple priorities including but not limited to project management, design, bidding and construction management services.
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience
• 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

Salary: 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: $80,000- $109,000

You can view which BC location applies to you 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 to see our full list of benefits.

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 more than 70 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

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. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

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