Brown And Caldwell

Senior Project Engineer - Water / Wastewater - Richmond, VA

Brown And Caldwell$95K — $129K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered
  • Minimum of 5 years in civil engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff
  • Certifications in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design civil engineering projects and create technical documentation
  • Ensure adherence to project management requirements including quality and risk management plans
  • Conduct site investigations to assess existing conditions and needs
  • Supervise the management of utility coordination and subsurface utility engineering efforts
  • Lead quality control checks on design deliverables and historical data incorporation
  • Manage construction phase services and request for information processes
  • Provide mentorship and training to junior team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program and paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement and performance-based bonuses
  • Remote and hybrid work options available.
Full Job Description
Our Richmond office is currently seeking a Senior-level Engineer / Project Engineer with a capability and familiarity with infrastructure design and condition assessment as it pertains to municipal buried infrastructure for the water / wastewater industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for project engineering and/or managing the design of municipal wastewater and water infrastructure and maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients.

The Senior Project Engineering role includes responsibility to lead increasingly complex civil parts of projects. This includes providing technical guidance and oversight to the civil team, coordinating with internal and external partners and identifying potential project delivery risks. The role manages scope, schedule, and budget, mentors junior staff, and ensures BC's quality management requirements are followed. This role requires an individual to work independently under limited supervision, and occasionally offer guidance on strategic or highly complex issues.

Responsibilities

  • Support project delivery by planning, design, and creation of civil engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
  • Support maintenance of BC's project management delivery requirements, which include the following:
    • Project management plan
    • Quality management plan
    • BIM execution plan
    • Risk Register
    • Design decision log
    • Change management log
  • Verify compliance and resolve apparent conflicts with relevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatory adherence in all tasks performed.
  • Supervise site investigation to identify existing conditions, requirements for demolition, construction phasing processes, and utility coordination.
  • Supervise Subsurface Utility Engineering efforts.
  • Conduct quality control of desktop reviews prepared for the project.
  • Supervise geotechnical and survey subconsultants efforts an incorporation of the information into the design.
  • Review of geotechnical and survey consultant's deliverables for compliance with the scope and identification of any out of scope efforts needed to meet industry standard of care for the design.
  • Conduct quality control of design documentation to verify appropriate incorporation of historic record drawing data.
  • Quality control review of existing conditions base mapping.
  • Supervise and provide quality control of the consolidated civil design into a coherent and cohesive set of contract documents and deliverables.
  • Lead construction phase services, including the following:
    • Request for Information (RFI) responses
    • Submittal reviews
    • Change order directives
  • Supervise the generation of cost estimations.
  • Support the maintenance and communication of project schedules for design and construction.
  • Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues within the team.
  • Work with project leadership to provide level of effort and schedule estimates for civil-specific elements of water/wastewater utility infrastructure projects.
  • Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.


Mentorship

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


Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to direct and organize civil teams to complete multiple tasks.
  • Ability to effectively manage team communications.
  • Advanced competency in civil engineering skills and theories.
  • Proven ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and solve moderately complex problems.
  • Proficient knowledge of regulatory expectations and experience with site investigations and project planning.


Experience

  • Typically, a minimum of 5 years of work experience in civil engineering or related field.
  • Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license.
  • Past experience in dealing with projects and providing guidance to less experienced colleagues is crucial.
  • Typically certified in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.


Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience in the study, design, and construction administration of municipal water or wastewater facilities
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills


Education

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


Preferred Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification or ability to get your PE license within 6 months
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)


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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: $95,000 - $129,000
Location B: $104,000 - $142,000
Location C: $114,000 - $155,000

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.

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About Brown And Caldwell

Brown and Caldwell is an environmental engineering and consulting firm that provides services to public and private clients in the United States. The company was founded in 1947 and has since grown to become one of the largest environmental engineering firms in the country. Brown and Caldwell's services include water and wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, and solid waste management. The company is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. Brown and Caldwell has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Conceptor Award.
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Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$500 million

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