Senior Engineer (Water/Wastewater) & PM / CSM

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Job description

Our Richmond office is currently seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager / Client Service Manager with a capability and familiarity with infrastructure design and condition assessment as it pertains to municipal buried infrastructure and/or plant design (equipment, piping and controls) for the water industry (wastewater and potable water). The successful candidate will be responsible for project engineering and/or managing the design of municipal wastewater and water facilities and maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients. This role will also include identification of and growth with new clients, as well as support for marketing and proposals.

Detailed Description:

• Prepare pipeline and treatment plant asset condition assessments.


• Lead the evaluation of existing service area utility assets and develop corresponding recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement.


• Lead and/or provide support in the design of the rehabilitation or replacement of water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment plant assets.


• Lead and/or provide support for designs of neighborhood utility rehabilitation projects.


• Coordinate and assist with environmental studies, permitting, alternatives analyses, and other technical deliverables.


• Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget.


• Utilize internal project management tools and resources.


• Perform technical research and be able to communicate and apply this knowledge.


• Lead project team in planning and/or designing major engineering projects and coordinate special planning and engineering studies.


• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency.


• Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings


• Direct the work of drafters and designers, coordinate with other disciplines


• Supervise, delegate and oversee the work of technical staff and engineers


• Assist with and lead business development pursuits


• Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• B.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with an Environmental focus (or related engineering discipline) and P.E. required; M.S. degree preferred


• Candidate should have at least 8 years of professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of municipal wastewater facilities


• Professional registered engineer in the State of Virginia or the credentials to obtain registration in a timely manner is also required


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred but not required.


• The candidate should have the ability to successfully manage clients and projects in a collaborative fashion and interface with Brown and Caldwell's local, regional, and national wastewater practitioners as well as help mentor junior staff


• Previous business development experience (writing winning proposals and successfully pursuing work) is a plus


• Ideal Experience would include some or all of the following: piping design, familiarity with biological process design, design of thermal processing equipment, power generation, fluid dynamics and pumping systems, and ability to research equipment and technologies.


• Demonstrated strong project management skills


• Ability to focus on client needs while balancing multiple priorities including but not limited to project management, design, bidding and construction management services.


• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents


• Valid drivers license and good driving record required

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, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,700 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 70 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.

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