Brown and Caldwell
Planning Engineer
Brown and Caldwell, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Brown and Caldwell (BC) is a pioneer and recognized industry leader in wastewater, drinking water, water resources, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental planning and permitting, and program management. BC serves both municipal and private sector clients throughout the US and beyond.
As a member of our growing national One Water team, your experience with integrated planning will be valued as you contribute your experience and education to perform potable water, sewer and recycled water system hydraulic modeling, develop potential system improvements, and evaluate water resources.
Detailed Description:
In this role, you will work closely with our technical experts, project teams, and client service managers to advance our technical services and support business development on a wide variety of water system projects both in California and across the U.S. for primarily public sector clients. You are encouraged to engage and participate in workgroups that align with your interests, including our national One Water Team.
Typical projects could involve:Creating traditional as well as integrated master plans for municipal water utilitiesEmploying a variety of hydraulic models to assess existing problem areas, predict future issues, and develop solutions for planning and design projectsPreparing feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and conceptual design documents for water, sewer, and recycled water infrastructure improvement projectsAssisting with water supply studies and alternatives analysisSharing knowledge and providing technical direction to junior modeling staff and other team members in the delivery of projects to clients.Participating in development of client relationships and pursuit strategies.
You will have the opportunity to quickly take on more advanced roles and responsibilities as you develop your internal network and expand your abilities.
Job Expectations:Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations and conceptual design documentsPerform modeling and planning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water distribution, supply and transmission systemsDevelop sewer modeling and planning, and water resource skills and experienceManipulation and analysis of data using spreadsheets, tools, and GISPeriodic travel to project and client sites for data collection and meetingsDevelop project management skills and habits.Learn BC's plan-to-win process and lead or assist in technical portions of proposal preparation by developing work approach and strategy, schedule, level of effort; writing project descriptions for modeling and planning project pursuits; and participating in proposal interviews.Prepare and make presentations for professional meetings with clients and technical teamsReview the modeling and planning work of othersParticipate in client development activitiesWriting letters and otherwise communicating with clients and the publicCoordinate, manage, and execute assignments to achieve client goals within scope, schedule, and budget constraintsParticipate in leadership and other training opportunitiesParticipate in and contribute to BC's Master Planning and Modeling (MPM) practiceTake initiative to expand company resources and tools to improve quality and efficiencyPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedMentor junior technical staff
Desired Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering; Master's or PhD degree preferredPE licenseAdvanced knowledge of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure hydraulics, operation, and master planningUnderstanding of demand and flow projections and ability to perform forecasting with consideration to upcoming mandatesIntegrated climate change impacts into planning approachesAbility to work effectively as a member of a team5 to 10 years of directly-related experience in hydraulic modeling and planning, with progressively increasing responsibility.Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare effective written documentsOrganizational and analytical skills with high attention to detailExperience with sewer collection infrastructure modeling and planning is desiredProficiency with advanced modeling, transient analyses, data management, and related software packages a plus (e.g., InfoWater, InfoWorks, InfoSurge, WaterGEMS, WaterHAMMER, EPANET, EPA-SWMM, ArcGIS Pro, Excel, Power BI)
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 upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location B:
Salary $103,000 - $141,000
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.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,700 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 70 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.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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As a member of our growing national One Water team, your experience with integrated planning will be valued as you contribute your experience and education to perform potable water, sewer and recycled water system hydraulic modeling, develop potential system improvements, and evaluate water resources.
Detailed Description:
In this role, you will work closely with our technical experts, project teams, and client service managers to advance our technical services and support business development on a wide variety of water system projects both in California and across the U.S. for primarily public sector clients. You are encouraged to engage and participate in workgroups that align with your interests, including our national One Water Team.
Typical projects could involve:Creating traditional as well as integrated master plans for municipal water utilitiesEmploying a variety of hydraulic models to assess existing problem areas, predict future issues, and develop solutions for planning and design projectsPreparing feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and conceptual design documents for water, sewer, and recycled water infrastructure improvement projectsAssisting with water supply studies and alternatives analysisSharing knowledge and providing technical direction to junior modeling staff and other team members in the delivery of projects to clients.Participating in development of client relationships and pursuit strategies.
You will have the opportunity to quickly take on more advanced roles and responsibilities as you develop your internal network and expand your abilities.
Job Expectations:Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations and conceptual design documentsPerform modeling and planning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water distribution, supply and transmission systemsDevelop sewer modeling and planning, and water resource skills and experienceManipulation and analysis of data using spreadsheets, tools, and GISPeriodic travel to project and client sites for data collection and meetingsDevelop project management skills and habits.Learn BC's plan-to-win process and lead or assist in technical portions of proposal preparation by developing work approach and strategy, schedule, level of effort; writing project descriptions for modeling and planning project pursuits; and participating in proposal interviews.Prepare and make presentations for professional meetings with clients and technical teamsReview the modeling and planning work of othersParticipate in client development activitiesWriting letters and otherwise communicating with clients and the publicCoordinate, manage, and execute assignments to achieve client goals within scope, schedule, and budget constraintsParticipate in leadership and other training opportunitiesParticipate in and contribute to BC's Master Planning and Modeling (MPM) practiceTake initiative to expand company resources and tools to improve quality and efficiencyPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedMentor junior technical staff
Desired Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering; Master's or PhD degree preferredPE licenseAdvanced knowledge of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure hydraulics, operation, and master planningUnderstanding of demand and flow projections and ability to perform forecasting with consideration to upcoming mandatesIntegrated climate change impacts into planning approachesAbility to work effectively as a member of a team5 to 10 years of directly-related experience in hydraulic modeling and planning, with progressively increasing responsibility.Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare effective written documentsOrganizational and analytical skills with high attention to detailExperience with sewer collection infrastructure modeling and planning is desiredProficiency with advanced modeling, transient analyses, data management, and related software packages a plus (e.g., InfoWater, InfoWorks, InfoSurge, WaterGEMS, WaterHAMMER, EPANET, EPA-SWMM, ArcGIS Pro, Excel, Power BI)
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 upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location B:
Salary $103,000 - $141,000
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.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,700 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 70 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.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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