Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer

About the role

The Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer supports Waggoner Engineering, Inc.'s growth by working on meaningful projects. This role involves planning, design, and construction support for highway and urban projects, including transportation improvement projects in roadway design, geometric design, drainage analysis, signal design, and traffic reports for City, County, and State agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors project budgets for transportation design projects
• Oversees project schedules and timely completion of projects
• Serves as a project engineer and as a designated client contact
• Affords assistance in construction bids or negotiations, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations, and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation
• Maintains work-in-progress on team projects
• Stamps or seals work prepared by him/her or under his/her direction
• Participates in pre-project presentations, interviews, and promotions
• Manages and monitors performance of personnel assigned to their projects
• Establishes and maintains cordial and professional working relations with clients and contractors and attends client meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE registered in the State of MS or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of experience in the technical production of engineering projects, including significant direct experience in the planning and execution of roadway and related projects
• Working experience with Bentley MicroStation, GEOPAK/InRoads and OpenRoads Designer
• Experience with the development of construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations
• Ability to manage a small number of projects
• Self-motivated with a team player attitude

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in planning, design, and construction administration of projects in compliance with MDOT, and, particularly, LPA standards and practices
• One to two years coordination/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Synchro, Vissum or Sidra

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the implementation of public works infrastructure projects, particularly related to roadway and transportation
• Understand principles of urban transportation planning, including traffic forecasting and analysis, land use planning and zoning
• Understand and apply principles of traffic signalization to the design of roadway and intersection improvements

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.

Company Information

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. Pay Transparency: The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.