Water Facilities Technical Leader (Pump Stations/Hydraulics/W/WW Conveyance/Piping Design)

BGE • San Antonio, TX

27d • Remote

About The Position

BGE, Inc. is seeking a Senior Level Principal Engineer with extensive experience in water facilities design, specifically in hydraulics, pump stations, and piping design. This role will serve as a Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert on large-scale water infrastructure projects, including pumping systems, raw water, treated water, sewage, and storm drain systems. The ideal candidate will advise on complex water distribution and transmission projects, design-build projects, and projects across multiple states and nationally. This position involves solving complex technical problems, mentoring emerging talent, and establishing BGE as a leader in the hydraulic facilities practice. The role requires collaboration with Practice Leaders, Area Leaders, and Team Leaders to develop and execute winning strategies, and to provide technical mentorship to engineering staff. The Technical Leader will also partner with senior Operations/Client Management staff, act as the Technical Expert Point of Contact, and provide engineering support for project pursuits, proposals, and interviews. Maintaining vendor, manufacturer, and industry network relationships is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental 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 US).
• 15+ years' experience working in public works and/or municipal services projects and working in water & sewer system planning and design, engineering and designing water facilities (hydraulics, pump stations, and piping design).
• Significant 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.
• Understanding water conveyance systems (raw water, treated water, sewage, storm ).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional engineer (PE) license in Texas, or across the southeast states, or the ability to obtain the various state licensure(s).
• Ideally Hydraulic Institute Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) certified.
• Professional Organization participation is preferred.
• Engaged in professional and industry associations such as Hydraulic Institute, AWWA, WEF, ASCE, ASME, etc.
• Experience with Water Modeling Software (WaterGEMS, InfoWater, or comparable) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large-scale water infrastructure projects involving pumping systems, raw water, treated water, sewage, and storm drain systems; complex water distribution and transmission projects; design-build and alternative delivery projects; projects across multiple states and potentially nationally.
• Serve as Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert on a variety of civil engineering projects related to water systems including modeling, pipeline, lift stations and pump station facilities.
• 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.
• Working in partnership with Conveyance Practice Leader, Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice Leaders, Area Leaders, and Team Leaders to develop and deliver winning strategies to meet client needs.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering staff in varied specialties in water and wastewater conveyance and treatment.
• As a member of our senior technical team, contribute to the leadership of our emerging engineers in high performance operational and technical procedures, as well as relationship building and community involvement.
• Partner with senior Operations/Client Management 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.
• Currently have and continue to maintain vendor and manufacturer relationships, 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