Infrastructure Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Miningamigos; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑m

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineer in Charlotte, NC, to support design and management of water/wastewater infrastructure projects. You will perform site inspections, prepare assessments, calculations, and coordinate with SUE, geotechnical, and survey subconsultants under licensed oversight.

The role requires 2+ years in civil engineering, FE/ EIT progression, and BC SMS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of civil engineering experience.
• FE exam passed or in progress for EIT registration.
• Typically certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and creation of civil engineering plans and reports.
• Conduct site investigations to identify conditions and demolition requirements.
• Coordinate with SUE subconsultant for data quality and critical crossings.
• Supervise desktop reviews of data to assess site constraints and environmental impacts.
• Coordinate with geotechnical subconsultants for borings and related data.
• Coordinate with survey subconsultants for extents, accuracy, and datum.
• Review survey data and historic drawings for compliance.
• Ensure adherence to codes, laws, and permits across tasks.

Skills

Civil Design

Site Inspections

Regulatory Compliance

Project Coordination

Data Collection

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic Modeling

Survey Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (FE) eligibility

BC SMS Framework (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Job Category: Engineering & Architecture

Requisition Number: INFRA006991

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

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 withSubsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)subconsultant to identify the following:
  • SUE dataqualityrequirements
  • Critical crossing locations for design
  • Gathering and documenting field results
• Supervise the completion of a desktop review of publicly availabledatato assess site constraints, utility availability, and environmental impacts.
• Coordination withgeotechnicalsubconsultantstomeetproject and client requirementsfor subsurface investigations includingthe following:
  • Number of borings
  • Boring locations
  • Othergeotechnical dataasrequired, such asgroundwater monitoring, pump tests,slope stability, seismicrisk,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 ofsurvey data and historic record drawings.
• Identify and confirm compliancewith relevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatoryadherencein all tasks performed.
• Supervise the preparationand reviewofexisting conditions base mapping.
• Preparation ofhorizontal and verticalalignments.
• Design temporary erosion and sediment control as well as constructionphasing, staging, andaccess points.
• Complete hydrology and hydraulic calculations for stormwater managementdesign.
• Participateinthe development of the following design elements:
  • Site planning
  • Paving and grading
  • Stormwater management
  • Yard piping and utilities
• Coordinate withCAD 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, anddrainageplans
  • Yard piping and utility plans
  • Permanent erosion and sediment control plans
  • Stormwater management calculationsand reporting
  • Parking and vehicle access calculations
• Creation anddraft of the following specifications:
  • Temporary erosion and sediment control
  • Existing conditions
  • Demolition
  • Earthwork
  • Exterior improvements
  • Utilities
• Assistwith construction phase services, including the following:
  • Request for Information (RFI) responses
  • Submittal reviews
  • Change order directives
• Collect vendor data meeting the project requirements.
• Supportgeneratingcost estimationsto include the following:
  • Preparing quantity take-offs
  • Collection of vendor data, cutsheets,andquotes
• 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.

Skillsand 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 ofregulatory 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 minimumof2years ofworkexperience in civil engineeringor related field.
• Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam required for Engineer-in-Training registration.
• Typically certified in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (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

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 formunicipalities, 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.

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