Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Brown And Caldwell • Houston, TX

100d • $71,000 - $97,000

About The Position

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a self-motivated, entry-level environmental engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. In this new role, you will work with and be mentored by strong, nationally recognized, senior technical staff on various water and wastewater-related projects. 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. You will be working with technical staff and executing the following: Roles and Responsibilities: Perform engineering work with our Municipal Design Discipline Team on water and wastewater projects, including treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping stations for municipal clients. Work with teams on engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment selection for various projects. Perform preliminary design activities such as studies, data analysis, and alternatives analyses. Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables. Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspections as part of engineering services during construction. Conduct field work, such as site investigations, as necessary for various projects. Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (Engineers, Designers). Coordinate project work with geotechnical, architectural, process, civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical engineers and consultants.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical).
• Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and verbally.
• Strong interest in developing water and wastewater treatment design skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BIM 360 and Bluebeam.
• Experience using engineering calculation software (MathCAD).
• Field/construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work with our Municipal Design Discipline Team on water and wastewater projects, including treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping stations for municipal clients.
• Work with teams on engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment selection for various projects.
• Perform preliminary design activities such as studies, data analysis, and alternatives analyses.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables.
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspections as part of engineering services during construction.
• Conduct field work, such as site investigations, as necessary for various projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (Engineers, Designers).
• Coordinate project work with geotechnical, architectural, process, civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical engineers and consultants.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 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.
• Long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree