Staff Environmental Engineer

Brown and Caldwell • Full-time • San Diego, California, United States • 2d ago

Our San Diego office has an opening for a self-motivated engineer with 0 to 5 years of experience to work on projects related to water/wastewater design, conveyance pipeline infrastructure, as well as provide as needed construction support. When you join Brown and Caldwell, you will find that we offer a non-hierarchical and collaborative work environment intended to support you in doing your best work. You will be trusted and supported to produce quality work by our project managers and given the flexibility to manage your work efforts to achieve project objectives. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and impactful for the communities we live in.

Detailed Description:

Work closely with project managers, project engineers, and other team members to execute work involving water and wastewater design projects.
Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related activities.
Provide support on a variety of civil/environmental engineering and construction management projects.
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.
Assist with submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders for construction projects.
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.
Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s QA/QC process.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Self-starter, results-oriented, and ability to work under deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field required
Desire to work on projects related to water system master planning and modeling and water and wastewater system infrastructure
EIT preferred
Plan to obtain California PE
Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and on large coordinated teams
Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites as needed
Knowledge of standard software including MS Office and Outlook
Previous exposure to Revu Bluebeam is a plus
Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems

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: $64,000 - $87,000

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 long-term care insurance. Click here 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 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

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. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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