Entry Level Engineer

The Civil Engineering role supports senior engineers by performing basic design tasks, calculations, and CAD Coordination. The role assists in site inspections, data collection, and report preparation, gaining foundational experience in various engineering elements of water/wastewater utility infrastructure projects. 

Responsibilities   

• Support planning, design, and construction-phase services for municipal water and wastewater conveyance and treatment infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, reservoirs, and treatment facility improvements.

• Conduct basic site investigations and assessments of existing conditions for project sites. 
• Assist with hydraulic calculations for gravity sewer, water distribution, force main, and pumping systems under the direction of senior staff.
• Review record drawings, utility information, survey data, GIS information, and vendor data to support design development and document existing conditions.

• Identify and confirm compliance with relevant specifications, drawings, and permits to ensure adherence to project documents.  

• Assist in the development of the following design elements: 

• Site planning 
• Paving and grading 
• Stormwater management 
• Yard piping and utilities design 
• Erosion and sediment control designs
• Mechanical above ground piping, valves, and equipment

• Support collection of site and vendor data 

• Support senior engineers with construction phase services

• Support construction phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observation reports, and documentation of field conditions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members, including civil, process mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and construction staff.

• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Applies foundational engineering principles to analyze gravity and pressurized pipe flow, with general familiarity in pumped system concepts.
• Basic understanding of municipal water and wastewater systems, including pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, and related appurtenances.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in providing well-defined solutions to routine problems. 

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, details, and permit requirements.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic modeling tools, engineering calculation software, or similar design and analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and coordination with internal project teams.

• Ability to follow set procedures and guidelines diligently. 

Experience 

• Typically, 0-4 years of related work experience in civil or environmental engineering or related field. 

• Has passed or is working towards passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam required for Engineer-in-Training registration. 

Education 

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

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: $64,000 - $87,000

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. 

About Brown and Caldwell  

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 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 www.brownandcaldwell.com 

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. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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