Public Works Engineer - Water/Wastewater

BGE, Inc; Austin, San Antonio (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contributions

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is seeking a Public Works Engineer specializing in water and wastewater to support planning, analysis, and design of municipal infrastructure across multiple Texas offices.

The role involves producing calculations, reports, construction plans, and permit submittals for public works and utilities. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and an EIT certification; a Texas PE license is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification required; PE license in Texas preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, analysis, and design of municipal water and wastewater projects (distribution, collection, lift stations).
• Prepare calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and permit submittals for public works projects.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and system analysis using WaterGEMS/WaterCAD/InfoWater or similar tools.
• Create construction-ready drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Assist with feasibility studies, preliminary reports, and design recommendations.
• Coordinate with PMs, senior engineers, CAD designers, subconsultants, and public agencies.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic analysis

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (preferred)

Tools

WaterGEMS

WaterCAD

InfoWater

SewerGEMS

MicroStation

Job description

Public Works Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. 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.

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.

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
• 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

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.