Senior Project Engineer - Water / Wastewater - Richmond, VA

Brown and Caldwell; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior-level Engineer / Project Engineer in our Richmond, VA office to lead design and project delivery for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. You will oversee civil teams, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with clients and partners to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, independent decision-making, and adherence to quality management and regulatory requirements, with opportunities to mentor staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
• Has achieved or is working towards professional engineering license (PE).
• PMI PMP certification is preferred.
• Typical minimum of 5 years of civil engineering or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project engineering for municipal water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Guide civil team with technical oversight and coordination with partners.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget; mentor junior staff.
• Perform quality control of design deliveries and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support construction phase services including RFIs, submittals, and change directives.

Skills

Direct civil teams

Team communications

Civil engineering skills

Independent problem solving

Regulatory compliance & site work

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

PE Certification or ability to obtain

PMP Certification (PMI)

Job description

Job Category: Engineering & Architecture

Requisition Number: SENIO007011

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Our Richmond office is currently seeking a Senior-level Engineer / Project Engineer with a capability and familiarity with infrastructure design and condition assessment as it pertains to municipal buried infrastructure for the water / wastewater industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for project engineering and/or managing the design of municipal wastewater and water infrastructure and maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing clients.

The Senior Project Engineering roleincludes responsibility toleadincreasinglycomplexcivilparts ofprojects. This includesproviding technical guidance and oversightto the civil team,coordinating with internal and external partnersand identifyingpotential project deliveryrisks.The rolemanagesscope, schedule, andbudget, mentorsjuniorstaff,andensuresBC’s qualitymanagementrequirements are followed.Thisrolerequires an individual to work independently under limited supervision, and occasionally offer guidance on strategic or highly complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery byplanning, design, and creation ofcivil engineeringplans, specifications, and reports.
• Support maintenance ofBC’s project management delivery requirements, which include the following:
  • Project management plan
  • Quality management plan
  • BIM execution plan
  • Risk Register
  • Design decision log
  • Change management log
• Verify compliance and resolveapparentconflictswithrelevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatoryadherencein all tasks performed.
• Supervise site investigation to identify existing conditions, requirements for demolition,constructionphasingprocesses, andutility coordination.
• Supervise Subsurface Utility Engineering efforts.
• Conductqualitycontrol ofdesktop reviewsprepared for the project.
• Supervise geotechnicaland survey subconsultants efforts an incorporationof the informationinto the design.
• Reviewof geotechnical and surveyconsultant’sdeliverables for compliancewiththe scopeandidentificationof any out of scopeefforts needed to meet industry standard of care for the design.
• Conduct quality control ofdesign documentation to verify appropriate incorporation of historic record drawing data.
• Quality control review of existing conditions base mapping.
• Supervise and provide quality controlof the consolidatedcivil design into a coherent and cohesive set ofcontract documents and deliverables.
• Leadconstruction phase services, including the following:
  • Request for Information (RFI) responses
  • Submittal reviews
  • Change order directives
• Supervisethe generation ofcost estimations.
• Support the maintenance and communication ofproject schedules for design and construction.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues within the team.
• Work with project leadershipto provide level of effort andscheduleestimatesforcivil-specific elements of water/wastewater utility infrastructure projects.
• 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

• Ability to direct and organize civil teams to complete multiple tasks.
• Ability toeffectivelymanage team communications.
• Advancedcompetency in civil engineering skills and theories.
• Proven ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and solve moderately complex problems.
• Proficient knowledge of regulatory expectations and experience with site investigations and project planning.

Experience

• Typically, a minimumof 5years ofworkexperience in civil engineeringor related field.
• Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license.
• Past experiencein dealing with projects and providing guidance to less experienced colleagues is crucial.
• Typically certified in BC’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in the study, design, and construction administration of municipal water or wastewater facilities
• Demonstrated strong project management skills

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification or ability to get your PE license within 6 months
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

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

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 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, visitwww.brownandcaldwell.com

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

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