Engineer I - Systems Integration

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

The Engineer I, Systems Integration is an entry-level or early-experience technical position expected to mostly perform specific tasks defined by more senior engineers. The role will primarily focus upon creating models, completing development tasks, aggregating data or monitoring systems, documenting dashboards and models, and participate actively in investigations. Typical workflow will include observing dashboards and alerts, following up on detected anomalies, documenting the extent of the concern, investigating, and following up with other engineers or teams.

The engineer will compose tickets, select populations of installed product for pilots, document and obtain approvals, maintain records of their work. They will be expected to create reports, presentations, summaries, and distribute or present findings to others at all levels within the company. The engineer is expected to have a continuous-improvement mindset and look for opportunities to streamline and automate investigations and monitoring processes.

This position applies fundamental knowledge to basic investigations, and to identify unexpected outcomes. A data analyst may report anomalies to more senior engineers and/or participate in the follow-up efforts in reaction to the anomaly. This individual must have the willingness and ability to learn, work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate effective problem-solving initiative and motivation. They may represent the data team on projects or investigations, or may work under the mentorship of a more senior engineer on a larger team. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Create and monitor dashboards, product support issues, product troubleshooting with minimal oversight.
• Assist in defining visualizations, monitors, and models.
• Perform testing and verification of systems, cleaning of data, and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Report anomalies to more senior engineers and/or participate in the follow-up efforts in reaction to the anomaly.
• Write procedures and at times validate, audit, or review procedures.
• Work within the JIRA system to initiate and implement tickets.
• Define and create components or portions of a larger project.
• May participate on project teams
• Work under the mentorship of a more senior engineer on a larger team.

• Learn and navigate Badger Meter systems and procedures

• Gain familiarization with Badger Meter product portfolio

• Learn basics of project management and processes

• Become familiar with the Badger Meter safety policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 0 to 3 years of experience required

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in

  Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

• Foundation of engineering fundamentals

• Foundation of programming languages, statistics, and mathematical models

• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to troubleshooting and investigations

• Interest and ability to learn and use Python programming, statistical analysis, and data visualization

• Demonstrated strong initiative and motivation

• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems

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 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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