Waters & Bugbee: a company on the move
Waters & Bugbee stands as a testament to three generations of unwavering dedication, continually expanding and enhancing our reputation for excellence and surpassing the expectations of our valued customers across the Mid-Atlantic.
Our mission is to “Build Extraordinary!” from our projects to our people. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re pioneering the future and developing our workforce into the next generation of leaders. What’s more, our commitment to innovation, quality and safety means we begin every day aiming to craft extraordinary experiences and outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
At the heart of our success is a leadership team with unparalleled expertise and experience. Our leaders work to ensure each member of the Waters & Bugbee family is deeply entrenched in a culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a relentless focus on training and safety. That commitment to safety is not just a priority but a core value, underscored by our industry-leading track record in maintaining the highest standards of safety across all of our projects.
While rooted in traditional electric, gas and water infrastructure projects, Waters & Bugbee is embracing the evolving landscape of utility construction, venturing into renewable energy with a forward-thinking approach. Our expansion into renewable energy construction projects reflects our dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.
This spirit of innovation extends to our entrance into porous pavement construction, a groundbreaking approach that enhances stormwater management and reduces environmental impact. By pioneering this technique, we’re revolutionizing the way infrastructure is built and leading the charge in creating more resilient and eco-friendly communities.
Waters & Bugbee is a symbol of progress and ingenuity within the construction industry.
With a proud history of delivering excellence, blazing trails and dedicating ourselves to safety and sustainability, we extend an invitation for you to learn more about us and join us on our journey.
We are paving the way for the future of infrastructure construction, embarking on each project with a commitment to exceptional results.
WHO WE ARE
The Waters & Bugbee
Difference
Waters & Bugbee has proudly served the electric, water, natural gas and renewable energy industries for more than 60 years. We like to say we are installing tomorrow’s infrastructure today and leading the way in underground utility construction. In reality, though, our responsibilities go much further. We’re working to sustain future generations, meaning we’re working for you, your children and beyond.
It’s an awesome responsibility and a challenge we lean into.
We offer a full range of services across the Mid-Atlantic, from project design to paving and final restoration. We work closely with our clients to ensure the highest standards of quality and coordination. We are committed to using union labor from end to end on projects, assuring highly skilled and highly trained expert teams are always on our jobs.
Our industry-leading safety program also protects our workers, our customers and the environment. It’s not an exaggeration to say we’re obsessive about training and safety. That’s just one reason we have exceeded our clients’ expectations for generations and made Waters & Bugbee a leading utility infrastructure contractor.
So what’s our secret sauce?
We’re glad you asked:
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Building beyond blueprints
We’re not just installing infrastructure and improving communities every day, we’re building the future, one project at a time. And while you may think of Waters & Bugbee as a leader among construction contractors, we’re also lifelong learners who enjoy finding solutions and moving forward.
Our trusted partnerships power the Mid-Atlantic region
Waters & Bugbee is proud to be trusted partners with the companies that keep our region running smoothly. Our extensive client list includes some of the most influential utility companies, municipalities and private developers in the Mid-Atlantic. Together, we’re building a stronger, more resilient future for our communities. Explore our valued partnerships below and discover the difference that trust makes.
The 7 Best Things About Working at Waters & Bugbee
A lot of companies will say they treat their employees like family. But that’s our culture and exactly why many of our employees stay with us for their entire careers.
Our team
Everything at Waters & Bugbee can be traced to our family ownership. We have become a destination employer because we concentrate on providing careers, not jobs. That begins at the top, and it’s an approach all of our managers value. We invest in you, and that means putting you in a position to grow and do your best work.
Our environment
We value a collaborative environment, one built on training and providing opportunities to advance. We value working together, sharing knowledge and exploring new ideas. Collaboration is at the heart of our success, and we appreciate diverse perspectives.
Our commitment to you
We invest in our employees’ advancement. From workshops to mentorship programs, we offer opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Our focus on employee safety
We are totally committed to safety every day in every job, from performing business tasks in the office to construction projects in the field.
Our benefits
We provide comprehensive benefits packages that fit the needs of our full-time employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental and disability insurance, 401(k), vacation and holiday pay.
Our customers
We have won the respect of clients around the Mid-Atlantic. They come to us with their most important and exciting projects – and they keep coming back because our work makes a real impact.
Our promise
We understand the importance of work-life balance. Waters & Bugbee promotes a healthy equilibrium, ensuring our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
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The Heartbeat of Waters & Bugbee: Our Employees
Family. Opportunity. Work-life balance. These are a few of the themes that repeatedly come up when we ask our employees to talk about Waters & Bugbee. It’s no surprise people come here and view us as a career — something much more than just another job. Among the other things that set us apart:
“I’ve grown up with the Waters & Bugbee family. In my 45 years here, the one thing that really sets us apart is the family atmosphere. … We try to instill that in everyone in the company — not just management.”
Dennis Brophy,
Vice President of Operations
company history
From bridges to utility infrastructure and EV chargers: a company on the move
Waters & Bugbee traces its roots to the early 20th century, when our founder, Albert Bugbee, started building bridges for roads and highways in and around Trenton, New Jersey. Mercer County was booming at the time, with industries as diverse as iron and pottery bringing scores of workers – and the need for infrastructure – to the region.
So our current slogan, “Installing tomorrow’s infrastructure today,” aligns perfectly with those earliest days and Albert Bugbee’s vision.
That vision included taking his humble construction company, based in Trenton, and continuing to grow the business. By the 1950s, Bugbee began collaborating on equipment rentals and service work with an area service station owner named Norman E. Waters.
In 1964, the two formed a partnership, incorporating the Waters & Bugbee Co. That was the beginning of the company we proudly have today.
