Senior Project Engineer - Conveyance and Infrastructure Rehabilitation

The Senior Project Engineer - Conveyance and Infrastructure Rehabilitation will work closely with subject matter specialists, project managers and other team leads locally and nationally to lead and execute work involving conventional types of civil engineering principles and other related activities for buried infrastructure projects. You will work on a variety of projects that may include assessments, planning, evaluation, design, and construction related activities for wastewater, water and stormwater conveyance systems. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate and lead local and national teams. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things, meeting new people, desire to learn from seasoned professionals who deliver environmental engineering projects, and desire to become a lead project manager for the company.

The Senior Project Engineer role coordinates all aspects of civil-specific elements of water/wastewater utility infrastructure projects, from planning to completion. This role liaises with stakeholders, supervises scope, schedule, and budget to ensure that client goals are met and meets industry standards for care. The role operates with minimal supervision, leading large, complex projects with diverse internal and external teams. It involves critical decision-making that effectively communicates complex technical solutions to clients and others, striking a balance between risk and opportunity. 

Responsibilities   

• Deliver projects through planning, design, and creation of civil engineering plans, specifications, and reports. 
• Supervise the maintenance of BC’s project management delivery requirements. 
• Direct and implement project risk mitigation strategies. 
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts for project deliverables. 
• Verify compliance and resolve apparent conflicts with relevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatory adherence in all tasks performed. 
• Serves as a lead technical resource for multiple client service teams. 
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of BC Standards. 
• Engage on multiple top Area pursuits by providing technical contributions for proposals and presentations. 
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Mentorship 

• Provides mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Project ability to direct and organize civil teams to complete multiple tasks. 
• Proven ability to effectively manage team communications. 
• Proven capability to solve complex, undefined problems. 
• Expertise in the design and planning of civil engineering projects. 
• Keen understanding of regulatory compliance for relevant codes, laws, and permits and impacts of changing regulatory environments. 
• Understanding of delivering complex projects and multiple delivery alternatives. 

Experience  

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of work experience in civil engineering or related field. 
• A history of leading large-scale projects and initiatives with strategic importance. 
• Professionally licensed. 
• Typically certified in BC’s Subject Matter Specialist Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in civil, environmental engineering and consulting industry, specifically in water/wastewater conveyance systems, with progressive responsibilities including project management, marketing and business development
• Experienced professional experience in the study, condition assessment, design, and construction administration of water, stormwater and/or wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, and other facilities. 
• Extensive experience in the planning, design, rehabilitation, and execution of large-scale collection system facilities
• Familiarity of cutting-edge pipeline and condition assessment technology tools is a plus

Education 

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, or equivalent experience is required.  

Preferred Education/certification

• M.S. degree in related engineering field with a focus on wastewater and water is a plus
• PE in Ohio or ability to obtain one through reciprocity within 6 months

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: $117,000 - $159,000
Location B: $128,000 - $175,000
Location C: $140,000 - $191,000

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, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 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. 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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