Associate Civil Engineer

For more than 75 years, Brown and Caldwell has been creating leading-edge environmental solutions for public agencies and private industry.

We strive to be the environmental 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.

As a privately held firm with over 1,600 employee-owners in 50+ offices nationwide, the opportunity awaits for you to advance.

Detailed Description :

In this role, you will work closely with project managers and other team members across disciplines to execute work on a variety of engineering projects with a focus on large diameter pipeline planning, design and construction.

Specific duties may include the following :

• Perform engineering work with the various civil, mechanical, electrical, structural and process engineering groups
• Participate in planning and / or designing a major engineering project and coordinate special planning, economic, and engineering studies.
• Work on engineering designs preparing reports, construction plans, specifications, calculations, equipment selection, and cost estimates for various projects
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspection and testing
• Preparation of technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables
• Assist with studies, field testing and alternative analysis
• Data collection, manipulation, analysis, and documentation
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers)
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers
• Participate in business development pursuits by supporting internal client service teams
• Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings
• Serve as Engineer of Record overseeing and sealing design drawings

Desired Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional registered engineer in your home state with ability to obtain registration in other states in a timely manner is also required
• Minimum six years professional experience in the design of large diameter water and wastewater pipelines and storage
• Should be versatile and interested in working on a variety projects supporting Engineering Services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents
• Excellent technical writing skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Proficiency in Bentley and / or AutoDesk Civil 3D preferred
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

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 : $85,000 - 116,000

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.

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About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, 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 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.

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.