Senior Water/ Wastewater Engineer

Miningamigos; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Irvine, CA, to work on innovative projects related to water and wastewater design. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in civil engineering, focusing on municipal and industrial projects. This role offers a collaborative environment, allowing the successful applicant to lead quality control efforts and contribute to various engineering designs.

The position promises competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a well-regarded consulting firm dedicated to employee success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering or related field work experience.
• Professionally licensed.
• Experience in municipal and/or industrial civil design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects through planning, design, and creation of civil engineering plans.
• Supervise project management delivery requirements.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control for project deliverables.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Project management

Civil engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

HEC-RAS

Navisworks

Job description

Location: Irvine, CA – 18500 Von Karman Ave, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Our Irvine office has an opening for a self‑motivated engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience to work on projects related to water/wastewater design, conveyance pipeline infrastructure, and provide as needed construction support. Brown and Caldwell offers an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join our Civil Design Team. This is a great opportunity to work in a growth‑oriented professional consulting firm. The successful candidate will work on various projects for municipal, industrial, and federal clients. We offer a collaborative, multi‑discipline environment to develop innovative, cost‑effective designs for new facilities, expansions, upgrades, and retrofits.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects through planning, design, and creation of civil engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Supervise the maintenance of BC’s project management delivery requirements.
• Direct and implement project risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts for project deliverables.
• Verify compliance and resolve apparent conflicts with relevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatory adherence in all tasks performed.
• Serve as a lead technical resource for multiple client service teams.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of BC Standards.
• Engage on multiple top area pursuits by providing technical contributions for proposals and presentations.
• Adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Preferred Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, and be capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities.

• Perform engineering work in coordination with the Civil Design Discipline team on water and wastewater projects, including pump stations, linear utilities, site improvements, and retrofits.
• Assist in project scope and budget development, as well as in project design.
• Support PM and/or PM providing technical leadership on civil‑site projects—including grading, drainage, site layout, utility, and erosion control plans.
• Review the work of others for quality and resolve design issues.
• Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, permits, and designs.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations.
• Use a range of computer software for developing detailed designs.
• Assist in client contact, communication, and attend client meetings.
• Lead civil engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for a variety of project elements.
• Apply knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics for open channels, closed conduits, stormwater management facilities, reservoirs, and erosion control practices.
• Support the creation of studies, permitting application documents, and alternative analyses.
• Oversee and complete data collection, manipulation, analysis, and documentation.
• Conduct field work, such as site investigations, as necessary for projects, including on occasion visiting job sites for construction observation duties.
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspections during construction.
• Perform submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders for construction projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams, including other disciplines.
• Coordinate civil project work with surveyors, geotechnical, architectural, process, mechanical, and electrical engineers, and consultants.
• Contribute to company standard detail and specification development and updates.
• Demonstrate strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Additional duties may include marketing, business development, project management assistance, professional development, proposal preparation, and other business‑related functions.
• 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.
• Effectively manage team communications.
• Solve complex, undefined problems.
• Expertise in design and planning of civil engineering projects.
• Understand regulatory compliance for codes, laws, and permits and the impacts of regulatory changes.
• Deliver complex projects with multiple delivery alternatives.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering or related field work experience.
• History of leading large‑scale projects and initiatives with strategic importance.
• Professionally licensed.
• Certified in the SMS Framework; progressing through SMS competencies.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in municipal and/or industrial civil design including water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, and site work; construction administration preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D (or newer).
• A Professional Engineering license required, plus ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• Experience working with local and area permitting agencies for site and stormwater permits.
• Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Experience with ProjectWise, BIM 360, and Bluebeam desired.
• Experience with Navisworks 2013 (or newer) desirable.
• Experience coordinating with staff performing Civil 3D beneficial.
• Experience with engineering calculation software such as MathCAD desirable.
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, Hydraflow Storm Sewers) desirable.
• Field/construction experience desirable.
• GIS experience desirable.
• Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

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

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

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 on skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B: $128,000 – $175,000

Benefits and Other Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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 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.

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