Public Works Engineer - Water/Wastewater

BGE, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 5-7 years of municipal water/wastewater infrastructure design experience; EIT candidates encouraged to apply.
  • EIT certification required; PE license preferred or desire to obtain.
  • Hands-on experience in plans, specifications, and construction documents for water/wastewater projects.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; MicroStation experience is a plus.
  • Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as WaterGEMS or comparable platforms preferred.
  • Familiarity with public agency standards and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and design of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, design reports, and construction plans for utility projects.
  • Perform hydraulic modeling using software tools for system analysis.
  • Develop construction-ready drawings and utility layouts in AutoCAD.
  • Assist with feasibility studies and design recommendations for infrastructure improvements.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Provide construction phase support including field observations and documentation.

Benefits

  • 401k Match of 100% up to 4% of contributions with immediate vesting.
  • Merit-Based Bonus Compensation.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA contributions on eligible plans.
  • 9 paid holidays including 3 floating holidays.
  • Flexible Personal Time Allowances.
  • 2 to 4 weeks of vacation with carry-over of unused time.
  • 'Unlimited' sick days.
  • Mentorship Program for guidance from experienced professionals.
  • Employee Referral Program that rewards for bringing new talent.
Full Job Description
Join BGE, a civil engineering consulting firm, as part of our Public Works team. Office options include South Austin (Directors Blvd), North Austin (Louis Henna Blvd), or San Antonio (San Pedro near I-35/airport).

Job Description
  • Support the planning, analysis, and design of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pump stations, and related utility improvements.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, technical memoranda, design reports, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit submittals for public works and utility projects.
  • Perform hydraulic modeling and system analysis for water distribution and wastewater collection systems using tools such as WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, InfoWater, or comparable software.
  • Develop construction-ready drawings, plan/profile sheets, utility layouts, grading, and civil site details using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Assist with feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, alternatives evaluations, and design recommendations for water and wastewater improvements.
  • Coordinate with project managers, senior engineers, CAD designers, subconsultants, contractors, utility providers, and public agency reviewers to support successful project delivery.
  • Provide construction phase support, including shop drawing/submittal reviews, responding to RFIs, field observations, site visits, and documentation of design-related issues.
  • Apply applicable local, state, and federal regulations, design criteria, and engineering standards related to drinking water, wastewater, and public infrastructure projects.
  • Mentor junior staff or designers as appropriate and contribute to quality control reviews for assigned design tasks.
  • Support client communication, meeting preparation, proposal efforts, and project coordination while continuing to grow toward independent project management responsibilities.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • 5-7 years of progressive civil engineering experience with an emphasis on municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure design; experienced EIT candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred or ability/desire to obtain PE licensure.
  • Hands-on experience preparing plans, specifications, estimates, design calculations, technical reports, and construction documents for water/wastewater projects.
  • Working knowledge of water distribution, wastewater collection, lift station, pump station, pipeline, force main, and/or treatment-related design concepts.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation is a plus.
  • Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, InfoWater, SewerGEMS, or comparable platforms preferred.
  • Familiarity with public agency standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory considerations related to water and wastewater systems.
  • Ability to manage assigned design tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables with guidance from project managers or senior technical staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative team-oriented approach.
  • Willingness to participate in client meetings, site visits, field coordination, and construction support activities as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to be in the Austin or San Antonio office on a regular basis.


Some of our Benefits:
  • 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
  • Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
  • 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
  • Personal Time Allowances
  • 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
  • "Unlimited" Sick Days.
  • Mentorship Program - Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
  • Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

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