Senior Technical Advisor / Senior Water Facilities Design Engineering / Hydraulics / Conveyance Systems / Pump Stations

BGE • Houston, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

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. Senior Technical Advisor / Senior Water Facilities Design Engineering / Hydraulic Facilities / Conveyance Systems / Pump Stations / Lift Stations / Large Diameter Piping Office Options: You can work in any of our BGE offices in the Southern US but preferably in Texas (even open to remote based on the right candidate) Job Description Senior Level Principal Engineer with experience in water facilities design (hydraulics, pump stations, and piping design) Perform Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert engineering work on a variety of civil engineering projects related to water systems including modeling, pipeline, lift stations and pump stations facilities. Advice and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians. Partner with senior staff in developing and maintaining client relationships as the Technical Expert Point of Contact Technical Engineering support for the development of project pursuits, proposals, and interviews. BGE, Inc will hire a Senior Technical Advisor to lead the design and engineering efforts of Water Engineering Design Needs for all major client projects. Serve as the technical expert and engineer for complex water infrastructure projects including pump stations, lift stations, dams, structures, tunnels, and pipelines. Be the go-to resource to solve complex technical problems, mentor emerging talent and help establish BGE as a recognized leader in the hydraulic facilities practice. Critical to BGE Inc.'s water business expansion strategy, specifically in hydraulic facilities and conveyance systems and directly supports the company's strategic initiative to expand in water and energy markets, with potential to grow the business in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and beyond Texas. As a member of our senior team, contribute to the leadership of our emerging engineers in high performance operational and technical procedures, as well as relationship building and community involvement. This person will already participate in regional, state and/or national engineering societies (e.g., Hydraulic Institute) -- BGE will sponsor those continuing relationships with you as we know you leverage that exposure for your own personal development, as well as to benefit your company and clients) Advice on Large-scale water infrastructure projects involving pumping systems, raw water, treated water, sewage, and storm drain systems; complex pipeline projects; design-build and alternative delivery projects; projects across multiple states and potentially nationally; vendor and manufacturer relationships for pumping equipment and hydraulic systems. Currently have and continue to maintain vendor and manufacturer relationships (Flowserve, Smith Pumps, Hydraulic Institute) and other industry networks. Deep expertise in hydraulic facilities, pump stations, and lift stations is a must have, highest priority. Experience with large diameter pipelines and conveyance systems is a must have, highest priority. Knowledge of dams, structures, and tunnels is a must have. Understanding water movement systems (raw water, treated water, sewage, storm drain) is a must have.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registered PE in Texas required or through reciprocity within 6 months of hire (will have PE license in multiple states across Southern US).
• 15+ years' experience working in public works and/or municipal services projects.
• Previous experience designing and engineering water facilities (hydraulics, pump stations, and piping design)
• 10+ years of experience working in water & sewer system planning and design, including 3 or more years in Project Management
• Experience in business development, developing, and growing relationships with new clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of relevant CAD software; Civil 3D preferred.
• Deep expertise in hydraulic facilities, pump stations, and lift stations is a must have, highest priority.
• Experience with large diameter pipelines and conveyance systems is a must have, highest priority.
• Knowledge of dams, structures, and tunnels is a must have.
• Understanding water movement systems (raw water, treated water, sewage, storm drain) is a must have.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Water Modeling Software (WaterGEMS, InfoWater, or comparable) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert engineering work on a variety of civil engineering projects related to water systems including modeling, pipeline, lift stations and pump stations facilities.
• Advice and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Partner with senior staff in developing and maintaining client relationships as the Technical Expert Point of Contact
• Technical Engineering support for the development of project pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
• Lead the design and engineering efforts of Water Engineering Design Needs for all major client projects.
• Serve as the technical expert and engineer for complex water infrastructure projects including pump stations, lift stations, dams, structures, tunnels, and pipelines.
• Be the go-to resource to solve complex technical problems, mentor emerging talent and help establish BGE as a recognized leader in the hydraulic facilities practice.
• Contribute to the leadership of our emerging engineers in high performance operational and technical procedures, as well as relationship building and community involvement.
• Advice on Large-scale water infrastructure projects involving pumping systems, raw water, treated water, sewage, and storm drain systems; complex pipeline projects; design-build and alternative delivery projects; projects across multiple states and potentially nationally; vendor and manufacturer relationships for pumping equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain vendor and manufacturer relationships (Flowserve, Smith Pumps, Hydraulic Institute) and other industry networks.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior