Building Mechanical Engineer

Brown and Caldwell (BC) – Mechanical Engineer – Building Mechanical Team

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is currently seeking a self‑motivated engineer to join the Building Mechanical team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where learning and growth are only limited by your willingness to contribute. You will work with senior technical staff on various building mechanical projects, primarily in the water and wastewater industry.

• Interact directly with Portfolio Design Managers, Portfolio Discipline Leaders and Local Leaders to determine project staffing and availability.
• Perform engineering design work with the building mechanical group.
• Work on engineering designs preparing reports, construction plans, specifications, calculations, equipment selection, and cost estimates for various projects.
• Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspection and testing.
• Assist with the preparation of technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables.
• Assist with studies, permitting and alternative analysis.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents and deliverables.
• Coordinate and communicate with others on projects to ensure proper and timely execution of the work.
• Participate in BC's QA/QC process.
• Knowledge of piping and ductwork layout and design of 3D piping systems.
• Duties may also include field activities such as site investigations.
• Data collection, manipulation, analysis, and documentation.
• Manage and review work of external partners.
• Willing to occasionally travel to project sites (less than 10% expected).

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• P.E. license.
• NCEES registration required, or commitment to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to work independently while guiding junior engineers.
• 4+ years of experience in municipal discipline engineering designs and consulting within the water and wastewater industry.
• Ability to work with Designers/Drafters in Revit/BIM/AutoCAD environment.
• Experience in HVAC and plumbing piping design.
• Proficient using CAD software (Revit and AutoCAD).
• Good written and verbal communication skills essential.

• Experience using engineering calculation software (MathCAD, Excel, AFT Arrow/Fathom).
• Experience using general office software for communications (MS Word and MS Outlook).
• Required knowledge of NFPA 820 and other NFPA codes for extreme environments is a plus.

Location A: $97,000 - $132,000

Location B: $106,000 - $145,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success. This 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.  to see our full list of benefits.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full‑service environmental engineering and construction firm with over 50 offices and 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.

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This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

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