Senior Water & Wastewater Project Leader

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with-em

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a senior engineer to lead and execute water and wastewater projects in Southern California, with work in Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego offices. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with Area leaders, and guide project teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes strategic client service, collaboration with technical service providers, and mentorship of junior staff, with responsibilities across scope,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years managing mid-size to large water/wastewater projects.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver scope on time and budget.
• Develop detailed scopes, schedules and budgets with clients.
• Manage risk, change, and quality across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a senior engineer to lead and execute water and wastewater projects in Southern California, with work in Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego offices. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with Area leaders, and guide project teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes strategic client service, collaboration with technical service providers, and mentorship of junior staff, with responsibilities across scope,