Facilities Engineer

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:

The Facilities Engineer II is responsible for supporting the general operation of Badger Meter's global sites, in a safety first culture, as it relates to buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and manufacturing equipment. The scope of work is varied and may include evaluating facility and equipment issues, maintaining facility and equipment drawings, establishing policies and procedures related to job duties and contributing to the design and optimization of Badger's facilities and equipment. This position will play a key role in Badger Meter's continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives and will split time working in the office and on the manufacturing floor. This position requires working with multiple functional groups and with multiple organizational levels.

Job Duties:

• Support facilities operations by troubleshooting varied infrastructure (HVAC, air, water, building construction, etc.), systems (CMMS, BAS, etc) and equipment in manufacturing and office operations. Recommend changes to aforementioned infrastructure, systems, and equipment.
• Provide engineering support, training, technical expertise and problem solving to all site departments on facilities items.
• Responsible for facilities related project management and execution which may include design, scope writing, budget generation, contractor comparison, contractor management and project execution for various facility renovation and upgrade projects. Projects may range in size, up to potential expenditures of several million dollars.
• Assist in development, management, and execution in capital expenditure budgets.
• Lead, manage and participate in capital expenditure infrastructure projects to support facility and GHG goals from inception to completion, which may include end user collaboration, design, government permitting and contractor management. Capital expenditure projects may include HVAC equipment, office/cube renovations, room remodels, facility expansions, facility maintenance (roofs/building exterior), general site improvements (landscaping) and general building space upgrades.
• Develop comprehensive and sustainable preventative maintenance plans for new and existing infrastructure and equipment. Leverage asset management system and other tools in support of appropriately maintaining infrastructure and equipment.
• Research, evaluate, and implement facilities technologies that place Badger Meter in a position of technological leadership with the consideration of objectives in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environment, and Employee.
• Work with other disciplines such as manufacturing engineering on facilities and plant related items such as cell layouts and continuous improvement projects. Develop and maintain sustainable processes and procedures as it relates to plant layout and infrastructure drawing management.
• Ensure that facilities meet health, safety, regulatory and legal requirements. This work may involve working with internal recourses and external organization. External organizations may include (but not limited to) government agencies, property insurance carriers, general contractors, service providers and/or architects.
• May manage contracted services (such as landscaping or similar services).
• Up to 10% travel required (1-2 trips a year)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role desired

Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite required
• Basic familiarity with codes and regulations (NFPA, NEC, OSHA) required
• Ability to apply project management skills to all facets of work to ensure projects meet cost and timing objectives.
• Basic understanding of facility design and construction required.

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment
• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Work is performed indoors/outdoors; may be exposed to heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders.
• Depending on the assigned department, must complete an audiogram test

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

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

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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