Principal Water Resources Engineer

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is a pioneer and recognized industry leader in developing innovative water resources and One Water solutions from planning to design and including water resources infrastructure and supply planning, asset management, groundwater supply development, aquifer storage and recovery, and program management.

Our pursuit of reliable, diverse, and sustainable water supplies creates an extraordinary opportunity for a water professional to participate in our Northern California Water Resource Group.

If you are looking for a opportunity as part of a dynamic team, let’s talk.

Detailed Description :

As a Principal Engineer you will plan and manage projects and pursuits with full responsibility. In this role, you will work closely with our technical experts and client service managers to identify and support our clients’ needs and advance our water planning / engineering services.

You will utilize your consulting expertise to manage and execute work to deliver high-quality projects and to help ensure successful client relationships.

In addition, you will support and lead business development on a wide variety of water resources projects.

Desired Skills and Experience :

• degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 6+ years’ experience in water resources
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience managing projects or tasks within scope / schedule / budget
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents
• Strong working knowledge of California water
• Knowledge of water infrastructure planning, design, and construction

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 :

Salary $114,000 - $155,000

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.

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About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 52 offices and over 1,900 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.

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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.