Engineering Manager

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
 

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:
 

Overview

The Engineering Manager will lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and operational excellence in alignment with organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and business acumen to ensure successful project execution and continuous improvement across engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Communicate a clear vision and departmental objectives as defined by senior leadership.
• Inspire and motivate staff to maintain a proactive approach and sense of urgency in achieving goals.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability, encouraging innovative solutions without fear of reprisal.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, goal setting, and corrective actions for direct reports.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain team cohesion to meet departmental objectives.

Technical Oversight

• Provide training and resources to enhance team efficiency and technical capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering staff and senior management, maintaining a strong understanding of market requirements, engineering principles, quality systems, and manufacturing practices.
• Lead or support municipal water and wastewater projects, including task assignment, schedule management, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Conduct technical reviews (QA/QC) of deliverables such as construction drawings, specifications, and hydraulic modeling reports.
• Make design decisions aligned with project goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Oversee contractor selection, bidding processes, and preparation of contract documents.
• Manage construction administration activities, including field observations, responding to inquiries, and recommending change orders.
• Develop cost estimates, proposals, and project schedules for new opportunities.
• Sign and seal engineering documents as an authorized representative.

Project Management

• Prioritize team and cross-functional efforts to focus on high-impact activities.
• Plan and execute complex projects, coordinating internal and external resources effectively.
• Identify and mitigate technical, scheduling, and budget risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Quality & Compliance

• Establish and enforce rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system failures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and regulatory standards.

Business Acumen

• Develop project financials, including cost analysis, ROI projections, and budget management.
• Collaborate with product management and operations to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Create a positive work environment built on trust, feedback, and mutual respect.

Communication

• Provide regular project status updates and performance reports to senior management.
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities for team members at the start of each project.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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