Infrastructure Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Brown and Caldwell; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to design civil elements of water and wastewater projects, perform site inspections, data collection, and plan preparation under licensed engineer oversight. Responsibilities include coordinating with SUE, geotech, and survey teams, performing hydrology and stormwater calculations, and developing project documentation.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and passing the FE exam are required; typically 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam (or in progress).
• Typically 2+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling software.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance for civil projects.
• Knowledge of stormwater design and earthwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and creation of civil engineering plans, specs, and reports.
• Conduct site investigations to identify existing conditions and construction needs.
• Coordinate with SUE to identify critical crossing locations and collect field results.
• Supervise desktop reviews of public data to assess site constraints and environmental impacts.
• Coordinate with geotechnical and survey subconsultants for subsurface investigations and survey data.
• Prepare base mapping, alignments, and construction documentation.
• Support hydrology/hydraulic calculations for stormwater management.
• Assist with construction phase services and cost estimations.

Skills

Project scheduling

Task organization

Communication

Civil design principles

Regulatory compliance

Site planning

Stormwater design

Earthwork

Utility specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Job Category : Engineering & Architecture

Requisition Number : INFRA006991

• Posted : August 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Description

The Civil Infrastructure Engineering role supports the design and management of civil-specific elements of water/wastewater utility infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The role conducts site inspections, collects and verifies data, prepares assessments, completes calculations, initiates the preparation of detailed plans, and collaborates with other professionals to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions. This role has some decision-making authority with a senior, licensed engineer’s oversight.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, and creation of civil engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct site investigations to identify existing conditions, requirements for demolition, and construction phasing processes.
• Coordinate with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) subconsultant to identify the following:
• Critical crossing locations for design
• Gathering and documenting field results
• Supervise the completion of a desktop review of publicly available data to assess site constraints, utility availability, and environmental impacts.
• Coordination with geotechnical subconsultants to meet project and client requirements for subsurface investigations including the following:
• Number of borings
• Boring locations
• Other geotechnical data as required, such as groundwater monitoring, pump tests, slope stability, seismic risk, or corrosion potentials.
• Coordination with survey subconsultants to meet project and client requirements for the following:
• Extents of survey
• Accuracy of the survey required for design
• Datum and coordinate system
• Data to be collected
• Direct the review of survey data and historic record drawings.
• Identify and confirm compliance with relevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatory adherence in all tasks performed.
• Supervise the preparation and review of existing conditions base mapping.
• Preparation of horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Design temporary erosion and sediment control as well as construction phasing, staging, and access points.
• Complete hydrology and hydraulic calculations for stormwater management design.
• Participate in the development of the following design elements:
• Site planning
• Paving and grading
• Stormwater management
• Yard piping and utilities
• Coordinate with CAD to prepare the following design documentation:
• Construction phasing, staging, and access plans
• Temporary erosion and sediment control plans
• Support the creation of the following design documentation:
• Demolition Plans
• Site, paving, grading, and drainage plans
• Yard piping and utility plans
• Permanent erosion and sediment control plans
• Stormwater management calculations and reporting
• Parking and vehicle access calculations
• Creation and draft of the following specifications:
• Temporary erosion and sediment control
• Existing conditions
• Demolition
• Earthwork
• Exterior improvements
• Utilities
• Assist with construction phase services, including the following:
• Request for Information (RFI) responses
• Collect vendor data meeting the project requirements.
• Support generating cost estimations to include the following:
• Preparing quantity take-offs
• Collection of vendor data, cutsheets, and quotes
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• 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

• Familiarity with project schedules for design and construction.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers efficiently.
• Proficient in civil engineering design and planning principles.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance for civil engineering projects.
• Able to perform site planning, stormwater management design, and related calculations.
• Proficient in earthwork, exterior improvements, and utility specifications.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 2 years of work experience in civil engineering or related field.
• Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam required for Engineer-in-Training registration.
• Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• NASSCO certification is helpful but not required.
• Demonstration of project participation from conceptual design through construction and client acceptance.
• Familiarity with AutoDesk Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience with the consulting industry is a plus.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in civil 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: $78,000 - $106,000

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.

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 from 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 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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