Senior Civil Engineer

Brown and Caldwell; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Houston, Texas. The position involves planning and designing civil engineering projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in the water/wastewater sector, and possess strong team management skills. Remote work is allowed, with hybrid work being preferred.

The salary range for this role is between $95,000 and $155,000 depending on location and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering experience, preferably in water or wastewater.
• Professional license achieved or in progress.
• Experience guiding less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Verify compliance with codes and permits.
• Supervise site investigation and engineering coordination.
• Conduct quality control of design documentation.

Skills

Civil engineering theory and practice

Team management

Site investigation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Description

Brown and Caldwell (BC), a 100% employee‑owned environmental engineering firm, is looking for a self‑motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join a growth‑oriented professional consulting firm. We offer a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment that develops innovative, cost‑effective designs for new water/wastewater facilities, expansions, upgrades, and retrofits.

Remote work is allowed from Central/Mountain/Pacific time zones; hybrid work is preferred. The ideal candidate will be located near one of our Texas offices (Houston, Dallas, or El Paso). Denver, Boise, or Salt Lake City are also viable locations for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and create civil engineering plans, specifications, and reports to support project delivery.
• Maintain BC's project management delivery requirements, including the project management plan, quality management plan, BIM execution plan, risk register, design decision log, and change management log.
• Verify compliance with codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Supervise site investigation, subsurface utility engineering, and utility coordination for accurate existing‑condition data.
• Conduct quality control of desktop reviews, design documentation, and existing‑condition base mapping.
• Review geotechnical and survey consultant deliverables for scope compliance and industry standards.
• Provide quality control of consolidated civil design into coherent contract documents.
• Lead construction‑phase services, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and change‑order directives.
• Supervise cost estimation generation.
• Maintain and communicate project schedules for design and construction.
• Mentor and train less experienced colleagues.
• Collaborate with project leadership to provide effort and schedule estimates for civil‑specific elements.
• Adapt and execute additional assignments as project needs evolve.

Mentorship

• Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to help less experienced team members grow.

Skills and Competencies

• Direct and organize civil teams to complete multiple tasks.
• Manage team communications effectively.
• Advanced competency in civil engineering theory and practice.
• Work independently, make informed decisions, and solve moderately complex problems.
• Proficient in regulatory expectations and experience with site investigations and project planning.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering or related experience.
• Professional license achieved or in progress.
• Experience guiding less experienced colleagues.
• Progress through BC's Subject Matter Specialist framework.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years in municipal and/or industrial civil design in water or wastewater.
• Professional engineering license in Texas or eligibility through reciprocity.
• Experience obtaining local/regional permitting agency approvals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, or Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Basic knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Experience with engineering calculation software (e.g., MathCAD).
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, Hydraflow).
• Field and construction experience.
• GIS experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Salary Range

Location A: $95,000 – $129,000
Location B: $104,000 – $142,000
Location C: $114,000 – $155,000

Benefits and Other Compensation

Medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long‑term care insurance.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. We encourage 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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