Senior Environmental Scientist

Brown and Caldwell is looking for a senior level Scientist to join our team within our Private Sector Business Unit (PSBU). The successful candidate will work on a broad spectrum of remediation, compliance and O&M projects ranging from environmental site assessments, remedial technology / alternatives evaluation, remedial design, remedy implementation and remediation / site closure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting firm with multiple offices throughout the  Candidate will work with and be mentored by strong, nationally recognized, senior technical staff on various projects. Our ideal candidate will have strong verbal / written communication skills and be a highly organized problem solver. The ideal candidate must be capable of, working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Some travel is required.

Detailed Description :

In this role you will work closely and interact directly with existing clients, while leading teams, providing project management and direction / mentoring to project level staff within our environmental practice. Office work may include preparing proposals, client discussions, project management, reviewing work products and providing feedback to junior staff on reports, work plans, permit applications, design drawings, engineering calculations and technical specifications.

Field work may include client meetings, kicking off projects, on-site check-ins with junior staff to provide direction and oversight for such projects as construction of remediation systems, demolition and other remedial technologies.

Additional responsibilities to include :

• Work closely and interact directly with existing clients to advance project outcomes and develop new work.
• Direct and mentor project teams on various remediation projects.
• Manage projects through all phases or work, including planning, developing and designing remedial alternatives to full scale implementation.
• Review and provide feedback to junior staff on technical specifications, design drawings, work plan, reports, construction submittal reviews, engineering calculations and other technical deliverables for remediation and environmental related projects.

Desired Skills and Experience :

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 : $118,000 - $161,000

Location B : $130,000 - $177,000

Location C : $142,000 - $194,000

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

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.

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