Waggoner Engineering Looking for Watershed/Stormwater Technical Manager – Jackson, MS or Remote at Birmingham, AL  Full Time

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented professional engineers.

What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in water, wastewater and disaster recovery and provides full engineering services across 14 offices and 5 states; we need professional engineers who are inspired to spearhead growth, engaged as discipline leaders and who consistently deliver quality and timely infrastructure solutions to our growing list of clients.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to those listed hereafter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs watershed planning and management evaluations (primarily computer-based) in support of the development and implementation of watershed plans and other civil works projects, including but limited to the following areas:
  • Stormwater drainage convenience systems
  • Bridge hydraulics
  • Flood hazard mapping
  • Hydrologic analysis
  • Hydraulic modeling – multi-dimensional
  • Scour analysis
  • Coastal hydraulics
• Performs analysis and design of stormwater management facilities for roadway drainage, site drainage, retention/detention and other projects.
• Conducts assessment and evaluation of stormwater management conditions and develops recommended remedial measures.
• Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project.
• Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
• Serves the project technical team lead, as required, by performing administrative duties concerning completion of assigned projects, including review of schedules, scopes and budgets.
• Leads the project team in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
• Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
• Guides the project team in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
• Serves in a lead role on the project team in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
• Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
• Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering is required.
 

Experience

Minimum ten years of related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations required. One to two years coordination/supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications/Registrations

License as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi required. Licensure as a PE or ability to obtain such within six months in contiguous states is desired. Certifications applicable to civil engineering, hydrology and hydraulics desired (e.g. CPESC, CFM).

Other Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in design using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, ESRI products. Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required. Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred. Knowledge and ability to use (or learn) Deltek Financial and Project Management system is required. Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations. 

Benefits:

• WEI Incentive Program 
• Healthy Workplace Program 
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Competitive Health Benefits 
• Career Development and Training 
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule 
• Community Service Opportunities 
• Worldwide Travel Assistance 

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.