Director of Water Resources

About the Role

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Director of Water Resources. The position's functions will be facilitated through project work. The Director of Water Resources is also expected to perform technical tasks on projects.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Waggoner's technical lead in executing the performance of the services included in this discipline area.
• Assists project managers and CAMs in the development of technical scope of work, budget, and schedule associated with the projects in this discipline.
• Responsible for all aspects of the discipline and has significant management responsibilities.
• To hire personnel previously approved.
• To exercise company disciplinary policies and measures including termination with reference to personnel.
• To perform annual performance reviews of staff.
• Ensures client quality expectations are met.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
• Mentors and develops Waggoner staff in the various skill sets necessary to execute the various service areas within this discipline.
• Facilitates the growth and development of the discipline at Waggoner.
• Remains abreast of the trends and opportunities impacting the various service areas.
• Determines equipment, software, information, communications, etc., needed for the discipline.
• Identifies and develops project opportunities for new work and/or expanded services for new and established clients for this discipline.
• Works closely with Business Development and Marketing staff to pursue business in the discipline area.
• Develops marketing and sales plans related to this discipline.
• Assists in meeting company marketing and sales plan goals especially as they relate to discipline.
• Works closely with the Management Team and PMs and CAMs related to discipline area services for their projects and pursuits.
• Develops proposal strategies for opportunities in this discipline that utilize Company's strengths and innovative thinking to gain a competitive advantage.

Services Provided in This Discipline Area

Services provided in this discipline include (but may not be limited to) planning, design, and construction administration of:

• Roadway Drainage Systems Design (LA DOTD required)
• Stormwater Management
• Detention / Retention Pond and Outfall Design & Analysis
• Bridge Hydraulics and Scour Analysis
• Erosion Control Design & Analysis
• Watershed Hydrology
• Watershed Master Planning
• Open Channel Hydraulics Design & Analysis
• Channel Stabilization
• Hydraulic Modeling (HEC-RAS 1D/2D and LA DOTD HydroWIN, FHWA HY-8 and Hydraulic Toolbox minimum)
• Comprehensive Planning
• Design of Hydraulic Structures
• Floodplain Mapping
• FEMA Regulatory Modeling and Floodplain Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree or equivalent is desired.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience.
• Five years of direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Five years supervisory experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana is a requirement, or ability to gain licensure within 4 months of hire.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 / year
• 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.

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