Public Works Engineer - Water/Wastewater

<div class="content-intro"><p>Your future begins here! BGE, Inc<strong>.</strong> is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.</p> <p>In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div><p><strong>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).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Prepare engineering calculations, technical memoranda, design reports, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit submittals for public works and utility projects.</li> <li>Perform hydraulic modeling and system analysis for water distribution and wastewater collection systems using tools such as WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, InfoWater, or comparable software.</li> <li>Develop construction-ready drawings, plan/profile sheets, utility layouts, grading, and civil site details using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.</li> <li>Assist with feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, alternatives evaluations, and design recommendations for water and wastewater improvements.</li> <li>Coordinate with project managers, senior engineers, CAD designers, subconsultants, contractors, utility providers, and public agency reviewers to support successful project delivery.</li> <li>Provide construction phase support, including shop drawing/submittal reviews, responding to RFIs, field observations, site visits, and documentation of design-related issues.</li> <li>Apply applicable local, state, and federal regulations, design criteria, and engineering standards related to drinking water, wastewater, and public infrastructure projects.</li> <li>Mentor junior staff or designers as appropriate and contribute to quality control reviews for assigned design tasks.</li> <li>Support client communication, meeting preparation, proposal efforts, and project coordination while continuing to grow toward independent project management responsibilities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred or ability/desire to obtain PE licensure.</li> <li>Hands-on experience preparing plans, specifications, estimates, design calculations, technical reports, and