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
