Entry Level Environmental Engineer

Brown and Caldwell; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, seeks an entry-level engineer in Las Vegas, NV to support civil and mechanical design for wastewater, water, and stormwater projects. You will work on planning, evaluation, design, and construction activities with a focus on protecting public health and ecosystems.

Mentored by senior staff, you’ll join a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture with flexible scheduling and a track record of employee tenure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Encouraged to certify in SMS framework within six months.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses to support solutions in sustainable water and wastewater management.
• Prepare and review detailed Environmental Engineering reports.
• Plan and design environmental protection systems to safeguard public health.
• Develop facility and resource management plans or similar documents.
• Analyze data and conduct quality checks to meet environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support for wastewater and drinking water projects, including modeling and permitting support.
• Adapt to additional assignments as needs evolve.

Skills

Foundational problem-solving

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Brown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, has an exciting opportunity for an entry level engineer to work on design infrastructure projects for municipal and private sector clients in our Las Vegas, NV office. You will provide civil/mechanical engineering support for a variety of projects which may include planning, evaluation, design and construction related activities for wastewater, water and storm water conveyance systems, pumping systems and related facilities.

When you join Brown and Caldwell you will enjoy a unique and welcoming culture and we are proud that many of our employees have been with us a decade or more. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative, and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work. You will be trusted to do the right thing by our project managers and external clients and given the flexibility to manage your own schedule to achieve this. The work we do is interesting, challenging and wide-ranging in nature, and so is our client base.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analyses and support the identification of potential solutions to sustainable water and wastewater management.
• Prepare and review detailed reports pertaining to Environmental Engineering.
• Plan and design effective environmental protection systems to safeguard and enhance public and ecosystem health.
• Prepare comprehensive, facility, and strategic resource management plans or similar
• Analyze scientific data and conduct quality control checks to provide plans and recommendations that conform to environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support for environmental projects. Areas of technical support could include modeling of wastewater and drinking water treatment and delivery systems, vendor outreach to support planning and design, technical analysis to support permitting and regulatory approvals, among others.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Preferred Requirements

In this role you will work with and be mentored by nationally recognized, senior technical staff. Our ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized and capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities.

• Execute activities on projects for master planning and design of water/wastewater conveyance systems, as well as engineering services during construction.
• Provide design efforts of small to large projects that meet or exceed the project success metrics.
• Understand open-channel and pressured conveyance system hydraulics.
• Analysis, calculations, research, selection, and layout, necessary to develop required new installation and rehabilitation design documents.
• Defect coding and assessment of wastewater collection systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, client service managers, and other project personnel from other disciplines.
• Conduct field investigations and perform condition assessment evaluations.
• Direct the work of drafters and designers, coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills And Competencies

• Basic competency in relevant environmental engineering principles and techniques.
• Possesses foundational problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for preparation of reports and presentation of findings.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 0-2 years related work experience in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Encouraged to certify in the SMS framework in the first six months of being in the role.

Preferred Experience

• B.S. degree required, in related engineering field (Civil, Mechanical)
• NASSCO certified
• Demonstrated strong team work skills.
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field is required.

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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: $64,000 - $87,000

Benefits and Other Compensation

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• 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
• long-term care insurance

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.

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.