Entry-Level Environmental Engineer Jobs

Brown and Caldwell has an exciting job opportunity for a self-motivated junior engineer to join our Florida team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting office with a diverse technical staff of geologists, engineers, and scientists. The selected candidate will work with and be mentored by strong, local, and nationally recognized, senior staff working on a variety of environmental-related projects.

Detailed Description:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Duties also include field activities and site investigations
• Assist with hydraulic modeling for stormwater, potable water, and wastewater.
• Data collection, manipulation, analysis, and documentation
• Participate in and adhere to BC’s QA/QC process
• Work on a variety of environmental engineering projects with an emphasis on water and wastewater facilities, and conveyance/distribution systems
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspection and testing
• Assist with project management-related tasks for various engineering design projects
• Develop an understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements for Florida and the State of Florida
• Assist with the preparation of technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables
• Successfully deliver assignments on time and on budget
• Conduct engineering evaluations, execute design calculations, and prepare reports, plans, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineering staff
• Assist with studies and alternative analysis
• Assist with the development of permitting plans and permit applications

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures.
• Excellent technical writing capabilities are required.
• Candidates should have a strong desire for and be motivated to obtain a Fundamentals of Engineering certification, followed by the Registered Professional Engineer licensure or equivalent licensure within 3-5 years.
• Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around construction equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified.
• B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering (or related) required, M.S. preferred
• Field assignments require the ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Experience using hydraulic modeling software preferred
• Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction operations (i.e. pouring concrete).
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, results-oriented, reliable, and able to work well with a wide variety of coworkers and subcontractors.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus.
• Must be willing to work in the field periodically.
• Experience using engineering calculation software (MathCAD, MATLAB) preferred
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to climb or descend stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection
• Experience and/or coursework in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance required
• Ability to complete required health & safety training and wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel-toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, etc.
• Must be proficient in using standard computer programs (MS Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with MS Project, MS Access, CADD, ArcGIS, a plus

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 A: $55,000 - $75,000

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 firm with 52 offices and 1,800 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 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.

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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