Watershed Engineer

About the role

The Watershed Engineer will support a variety of watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources projects for municipal, state, federal, and private clients across the region. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in hydrology and hydraulics while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that improve infrastructure resiliency and support long-term community growth.

Responsibilities

• Support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering projects from concept through construction
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for watershed studies, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, floodplain analysis, and resiliency projects
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, calculations, exhibits, and construction documents for municipal, transportation, and land development projects
• Aid with watershed master planning efforts, flood mitigation studies, erosion and sediment control design, and stormwater management planning
• Cook with permitting and regulatory coordination efforts with agencies including FEMA, USACE, MDEQ, local municipalities, and state transportation agencies
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, data collection, and construction support activities as needed
• Utilize industry-standard software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, GIS platforms, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to support engineering analyses and design efforts
• Contribute to proposal development, client meetings, and multidisciplinary project coordination efforts
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and client service throughout all phases of project delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program required
• 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in watershed engineering, stormwater management, drainage design, or water resources engineering
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification required with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Mississippi within a reasonable timeframe preferred
• Working knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria, stormwater regulations, floodplain management practices, and permitting requirements preferred
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR, or similar platforms
• Experience preparing engineering reports, drainage studies, calculations, construction plans, and permitting documentation
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Strong understanding of watershed analysis, stormwater management principles, open channel hydraulics, and erosion and sediment control practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of watershed analysis, stormwater management principles, open channel hydraulics, and erosion and sediment control practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment

Skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR, etc.)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• GIS software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including the WEI Incentive Program, Healthy Workplace Program, Employee Referral Bonus, competitive health benefits, career development and training, flexible/hybrid schedule, and community service opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including the WEI Incentive Program, Healthy Workplace Program, Employee Referral Bonus, competitive health benefits, career development and training, flexible/hybrid schedule, and community service opportunities.

Why Join Our Team

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.