Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team in providing quality planning, design and technical assistance to Discipline Managers across both water and transportation in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints. The hybrid position will be located in Hernando, MS.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
- Signing Bonus: You will receive a one-time signing bonus of $10,000, payable within 30 days of your start date.
- Clawback Provision: If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full.
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 personnel.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 14 offices and 5 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 14 offices and 5 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Performs engineering analysis and design (2D and 3D) for a variety of projects that may include:
- Roadways, intersections and related infrastructure, including new construction and rehabilitation.
- Waterdistribution systems and sanitary sewer collection system
- Hydraulic modeling
- Pump station modeling and analysis
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Lead a small team of junior engineers
- Prepares construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for contracting and bidding of construction projects.
- Conducts assessment and evaluation of existing system conditions and develops recommended remedial measures.
- Performs construction phase engineering, including periodic on-site reviews, in collaboration with Construction Services team.
- 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.
- Prepares engineering studies and reports.
- Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
- Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
- Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
- Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.
What you'll need
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure as a PE in other states where Waggoner practices, within 90 days.
- 6+ years of related engineering and design experience
- Certifications applicable to civil engineering
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of engineering and the implementation of public works infrastructure projects.
- Proficient in design using MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Geopak and Open Roads, and other DOT approved software.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Why Join Our Team
About Waggoner
Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our team brings together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments.
We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaboration problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve.
Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.
Our Mission
Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work-life balance, including:
Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our team brings together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments.
We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaboration problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve.
Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.
Our Mission
Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work-life balance, including:
- 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.
