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Civil/Mechanical Staff Engineer - Entry Level

Brown and Caldwell

is seeking a motivated

Entry Level, Civil/Mechanical Staff Engineer

to support our Alexandria office. The selected candidate will work with and be mentored by senior engineers on large-scale, client-facing projects.

Why Brown and Caldwell?

Collaborative Environment:

Enjoy a non-hierarchical and supportive workplace.


Quality Work:

Trusted to produce quality work and manage efforts to achieve project objectives.


Impactful Projects:

Engage in interesting, challenging, and impactful work for local communities.

Ideal Candidate:

Strong verbal and written communication skills


Highly organized with attention to detail


Capable of working in a diverse team environment


Able to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities

Detailed Description:

Work closely with project managers, project engineers, and other team members to execute work on wastewater and wet weather projects.


Review contractor submittals for adherence to technical specifications.


Assist with requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders for construction projects.


Assist in developing and maintaining Submittal Logs, Specification Logs, Operations & Maintenance logs, and other documents.


Format and organize information for reports.


Perform basic CAD or GIS input or modifications.


Provide basic project support such as formatting and distributing meeting notes, project filing, field site visits, and other general support of project engineers.


Participate in field work at client sites, assisting other team members with construction and operation & maintenance tasks.


Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time.


Adhere to Brown and Caldwell's quality assurance/quality control process.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field required


Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills


EIT qualifications or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment


Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts


Excellent organization and acute attention to detail


Ability to work independently and in a team environment


Self-starter with problem-solving mentality


Capability to manage multiple tasks


Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites


Candidate must have current driver's license and good driving record


Candidate must be physically able to work in the field under varying conditions including the use of personal protective equipment

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 $71,000 - $97,000

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 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.

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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Civil/Mechanical Staff Engineer - Entry Level

Full time
Entry level

Published on 01/14/2025

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