Mid-level Infrastructure Engineer & Project Manager

Brown and Caldwell has a unique development opportunity for a mid to senior level professional engineer with a desire to apply and develop their project management, leadership, and business development skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build their career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect and restore our Nation’s aging infrastructure.

Work could include project management, science, and engineering concepts in various fields such as wastewater, water resources, potable water, condition assessment, data management, or construction management.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting office to enhance your potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, this position is for you.

This position will be based in our Alexandria, VA office and will include frequent travel between office locations in Columbia, MD and Alexandria, VA and to field project sites throughout the DC Metro region.

Detailed Description :

In this role, you will work as a project manager and other team leads locally and nationally to execute work involving conventional types of civil engineering principals and other related activities for conveyance infrastructure projects.

You will lead and support for a variety of projects that may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction related activities for wastewater, water, and stormwater conveyance systems.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for the environment, meeting new people, and desire to learn and grow from seasoned professionals in a team environment.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Serve as the Project Manager for a variety of conveyance infrastructure projects, including providing civil engineering support for a variety of projects which may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction related activities for wastewater, water, and stormwater conveyance systems, pumping systems and related facilities.
• Perform engineering work in various engineering fields (such as wastewater, water, infrastructure, etc.)
• Lead environmental studies, permitting, alternatives analyses, and other technical deliverables
• Execute activities on projects for planning and design of stormwater / water / wastewater conveyance systems, as well as engineering services during construction.
• Perform analysis, calculations, research, selection, and layout, necessary to develop required new installation and rehabilitation design documents.
• Serve as a key member of teams for the planning, evaluation, and design of existing and proposed water and wastewater pumping stations.
• Work on engineering designs preparing reports, construction plans, specifications, calculations, equipment selection, and cost estimates for various projects
• Prepare spreadsheets, documents, drawings and maps (in ArcMap / GIS or AutoCAD)
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspection and testing
• Lead and support the preparation of technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables
• Lead and support studies and alternative analysis
• Develop understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements for a variety of jurisdictions
• Assist with development of permitting plans and permit applications
• Duties may also include field activities such as site investigations
• Data collection, manipulation, analysis, and documentation
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams under other disciplines (drafters, designers, and subcontractors)
• Work collaboratively with groups across the Area and Company

Desired Skills and Experience :

• degree in related engineering field (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.) required
• degree in related engineering field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience preferred in municipal water and wastewater engineering and consulting with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Virginia and / or District of Columbia. Or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Previous proven and successful project management experience on large municipal projects as either the lead or in an assistant project manager role with ability to obtain direct client references.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• ArcMap / GIS skills, highly preferred
• NASSCO MACP / PACP / LACP certification, preferred
• AutoCAD skills, preferred
• Experience with data management ( SQL)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and willingness to travel and conduct field work
• Position will include frequent local travel between office locations in Columbia, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia, and to field project sites throughout the DC Metro region.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment under tight and pressured deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
• The successful candidate’s traits will include being a self-starter, being results and quality-oriented, and having good attention to detail, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn and grow
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment under tight and pressured deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
• The successful candidate’s traits will include being a self-starter, results and quality-oriented, and having good attention to detail, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm to learn and grow

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 : $103,000 - $141,000

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.

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