Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

Brown and Caldwell has a unique development opportunity for a mid to senior level professional engineer with a desire to apply and develop their project management, leadership, design and business development skills. This full-time position will contribute to project delivery and client service teams in winning and executing innovative planning, evaluation, design, permitting and construction support services for a variety of asset management, advanced treatment plants, biosolids, pumping stations, pipeline projects for municipal clients in the area of water and wastewater. We are looking for a Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineer with a Michigan PE license that will work well with Brown and Caldwell's Midwest leaders to advance our growth strategy while providing project oversight and engineering mentorship in our Detroit and surrounding Midwest offices.

• Manage and execute work and provide specialized consultation on planning/design of municipal wastewater, reclaimed water, and water utilities including advanced treatment plants, biosolids to energy, and infrastructure (pipelines and pumping)
• Develop scope, schedule and budget for new projects
• Contribute to marketing team in developing proposals and presentations including project understanding and approach.
• Help facilitate related decision making and solve complex problems
• Lead project teams in planning and/or designing major engineering projects and special planning, economic, modeling, and engineering studies
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to wastewater systems including unit processes, planning and pumping systems
• Preparation of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Prepare and make presentations to clients for meetings/workshops/interviews
• Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Utilize internal project management tools and resources.
• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency
• Supervise and direct the work of CADD, designers, engineers, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver specifications, detailed design drawings, reports, planning and engineering services during construction.
• Participate in technical and quality control review of study, planning, and design documents.
• Collaborate with client services teams to identify, mine, and win new project/contract opportunities
• Assist the local leader with growth related strategies and planning

Desired Skills and Experience:

• B.S. degree in related engineering field (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical etc.) required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred in municipal water and wastewater engineering and consulting with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Should be versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting Engineering Services
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of engineering calculations and equipment selection including hydraulics and pumping systems at a minimum
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Michigan or ability to obtain via reciprocity within six months of employment
• Developing project management and leadership skills
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required
• High level of proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

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 A: $106,000 - $145,000

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 services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 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.   

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Salary : $106,000 - $145,000