Water / Wastewater Engineer (entry - level) - Virginia Beach, VA

Brown and Caldwell•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•$64,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a self-motivated, entry-level environmental engineer to join its Virginia Beach team. The position supports water and wastewater projects and a broad range of environmental engineering work, including analysis, planning, and development of solutions that promote environmental protection, sustainable water use, and responsible water resource management. The engineer will work under the close supervision of a professional engineer and receive mentorship from senior technical staff. The selected candidate will often work out of the Virginia Beach office. The role contributes to technical work that supports environmental and public health across natural and engineered systems, including protection and mitigation related to water, soils, air quality, and habitats. Work may involve water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, stormwater management, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and related areas. Tasks may include analysis, planning, modeling, and design of treatment systems, with outputs such as results, recommendations, plan sets, and other engineering deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field.
Typically 0–2 years of related work experience in environmental engineering or a related field.
Basic competency in relevant environmental engineering principles and techniques.
Foundational problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data with attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparing reports and presenting findings.
Ability to work in a diverse team environment, stay organized, and handle multiple tasks with competing priorities.
Ability to work often out of the Virginia Beach office.

Nice To Haves

Encouraged to certify in Brown and Caldwell’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) framework within the first six months in the role.

Responsibilities

Perform technical analyses and support identification of potential solutions for sustainable water and wastewater management.
Prepare and review detailed environmental engineering reports.
Plan and design environmental protection systems to safeguard and enhance public and ecosystem health.
Prepare comprehensive, facility, and strategic resource management plans or similar plans.
Analyze scientific data and conduct quality-control checks to provide plans and recommendations that conform to environmental regulations.
Provide technical support for environmental projects, including modeling wastewater and drinking water treatment and delivery systems, vendor outreach to support planning and design, and technical analysis supporting permitting and regulatory approvals.
Adapt to and execute additional assignments based on evolving needs.