Municipal Facility Operation Coordinator - Class C or D Licensure

About the role

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.

BGE is seeking an experienced Municipal Facility Operation Coordinator to provide operational recommendations during design and construction, and technical support for water and wastewater systems serving Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and public sector clients. This role bridges the gap between engineering, operations, and construction by bringing practical utility operations expertise into planning, design, capital improvement programs, and facility optimization efforts.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and motivated water and wastewater professional with a strong operational background who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving facility performance and efficiency, and collaborating with engineers, operators, contractors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

This an in-office role out at our Houston Corporate location - Westchase area

What You'll Do

As a Municipal Facility Operation Coordinator, you will serve as a trusted technical resource supporting both project delivery and ongoing utility operations. Responsibilities include:

• Support Capital Improvement Program (CIP) development and project prioritization.
• Conduct facility assessments, site inspections, and operational evaluations.
• Review engineering concepts, plans, and specifications from an operations perspective.
• Provide operational QA/QC on design documents to improve maintainability, reliability, and operator accessibility.
• Assist with shutdown planning, startup coordination, and sequencing for rehabilitation and expansion projects.
• Support construction teams through field observations and operational input.
• Troubleshoot facility, treatment, distribution, and collection system issues.
• Assist clients with permit compliance and operational challenges.
• Support field investigations related to water quality concerns and system performance.
• Provide input and coordinate Operations & Maintenance (O&M) summaries and operational guidance documents.
• Coordinate with engineers, operators, contractors, and utility districts to identify and implement practical solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Experience operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, distribution systems, and collection systems.
• Current Class C or D license.
• Strong understanding of utility operations, maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to evaluate infrastructure projects from an operator's perspective and identify opportunities to improve operability and maintainability.
• Experience troubleshooting treatment, pumping, distribution, or collection system challenges.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Desire to mentor engineers and contribute operational expertise during planning, design, and construction.

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

No Sponsorship

NO AGENCIES