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Our Sacramento/ Davis office has an opening for a self-motivated engineer with 8-12 years of experience to work on projects related to groundwater wells, drinking water, water reuse, and stormwater. When you join Brown and Caldwell, you will find that we offer a non-hierarchical and collaborative work environment intended to support you in doing your best work. You will be trusted and supported to produce quality work by our project managers and given the flexibility to manage your work efforts to achieve project objectives. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and impactful for the communities we live in.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage projects and tasks for projects related to groundwater wells and drinking water supply projects.
- Participate in business development as part of a client service team.
- Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and well and water system design related activities.
- Assist with the preparation of calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
- Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications as part of engineering services during construction.
- Assist with submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders for construction projects.
- Conduct field work as necessary for various projects.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
- Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time and on budget.
- Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s QA/QC process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Self-starter, results-oriented, and ability to work under deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field required
- Desire to work on projects related to groundwater, drinking water, water reuse, and stormwater
- California PE license
- Experience including:
- Design of water infrastructure facilities (wells, pump stations, pipelines, etc.), groundwater infrastructure facility design experience preferred.
- Engineering studies and analysis.
- Managing projects or tasks, including budget and schedule
- Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and on large coordinated teams
- Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites
- Knowledge of standard software including MS Office, Outlook, and Bluebeam
- Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems
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: $117,000 - $160,000
Location C: $128,000 - $174,000
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, 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 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. 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Our Sacramento/ Davis office has an opening for a self-motivated engineer with 8-12 years of experience to work on projects related to groundwater wells, drinking water, water reuse, and stormwater. When you join Brown and Caldwell, you will find that we offer a non-hierarchical and collaborative work environment intended to support you in doing your best work. You will be trusted and supported to produce quality work by our project managers and given the flexibility to manage your work efforts to achieve project objectives. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and impactful for the communities we live in.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage projects and tasks for projects related to groundwater wells and drinking water supply projects.
- Participate in business development as part of a client service team.
- Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and well and water system design related activities.
- Assist with the preparation of calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
- Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications as part of engineering services during construction.
- Assist with submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders for construction projects.
- Conduct field work as necessary for various projects.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
- Successfully manage and deliver assignments on time and on budget.
- Adhere to Brown and Caldwell’s QA/QC process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Self-starter, results-oriented, and ability to work under deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field required
- Desire to work on projects related to groundwater, drinking water, water reuse, and stormwater
- California PE license
- Experience including:
- Design of water infrastructure facilities (wells, pump stations, pipelines, etc.), groundwater infrastructure facility design experience preferred.
- Engineering studies and analysis.
- Managing projects or tasks, including budget and schedule
- Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and on large coordinated teams
- Ability and willingness to perform field work at various sites
- Knowledge of standard software including MS Office, Outlook, and Bluebeam
- Strong aptitude for researching and solving technical problems
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: $117,000 - $160,000
Location C: $128,000 - $174,000
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, 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 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. 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.
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.
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Align your credentials with PE licensure expectations
Brown and Caldwell frequently hires toward professional licensure. Having your EIT certification and documented progress toward PE demonstrates you're career-track material, which strengthens your case when a hiring manager evaluates whether sponsorship investment is justified.
Target water and environmental practice areas first
Brown and Caldwell's core work is in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure. Civil Engineers with relevant project experience in these disciplines are a stronger fit than generalists, so frame your resume and cover letter around those specialties specifically.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by visa type
Brown and Caldwell posts Civil Engineer roles across multiple offices with varying sponsorship availability. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered by the visa types the company sponsors, so you're only applying to roles where your status is already accommodated.
Clarify your OPT or STEM extension timeline upfront
If you're on F-1 OPT, Brown and Caldwell's HR team will need to assess whether your remaining authorization window covers onboarding and the H-1B cap filing cycle. Knowing your exact end date and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension lets you have that conversation confidently.
Understand how PERM timing affects your offer negotiation
For Green Card sponsorship via EB-2 or EB-3, the PERM labor certification process with DOL can take well over a year before USCIS even receives the petition. Factoring that timeline into your long-term plans, and asking about the company's standard practice, is practical groundwork before you accept an offer.
Request confirmation of LCA filing scope during the offer stage
For H-1B sponsorship, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL covering the specific worksite location. Brown and Caldwell operates across many project sites, so confirming that your primary duty station is correctly reflected in the LCA before the petition is filed prevents complications later.
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Does Brown and Caldwell sponsor H-1B visas for Civil Engineers?
Yes, Brown and Caldwell sponsors H-1B visas for Civil Engineers. The firm operates in the engineering consulting space where international talent is routinely hired and sponsored. If you're currently on OPT and targeting an H-1B, timing your application so an offer can be in place before the April cap filing window is the most reliable path forward.
How do I apply for Civil Engineer jobs at Brown and Caldwell?
You can apply directly through Brown and Caldwell's careers page, where roles are listed by practice area and location. To find openings already filtered for visa sponsorship eligibility, browse Civil Engineer positions at Brown and Caldwell on Migrate Mate. When you apply, tailor your materials to the specific discipline, whether water resources, environmental, or infrastructure, since Brown and Caldwell hires by project specialty.
Which visa types does Brown and Caldwell sponsor for Civil Engineer roles?
Brown and Caldwell sponsors a range of visa types for Civil Engineers, including H-1B, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates. For longer-term sponsorship, the firm also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways. The visa type that applies to you depends on your nationality, degree level, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications does Brown and Caldwell expect for Civil Engineer roles?
Most Civil Engineer roles at Brown and Caldwell require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. For H-1B eligibility, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, which means the degree requirement needs to be specific to the field. Many postings also reflect an expectation that candidates are working toward or already hold an EIT or PE credential, particularly at mid-level and senior grades.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at an engineering consulting firm like Brown and Caldwell?
For an H-1B, the standard cap filing happens once a year in April, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. If USCIS premium processing is used, you'll get a petition decision within 15 business days, though this only speeds the approval, not the start date. For Green Card sponsorship, the PERM labor certification with DOL alone can take 12 to 18 months before USCIS petitions are even filed, so starting that process early in your tenure matters.
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