
location_onEast Silas Brown Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39205, United States
Founded in 1976, Waggoner Engineering has evolved into more than just a firm; it is a culture of integrity, service, and creativity. Our diverse staff of program management, planning, and engineering professionals is committed to delivering excellence across major disciplines. Our vision is to be the first choice for clients and employees by providing sustainable and resilient planning, geo-spatial, engineering, and disaster recovery services. Our mission is to improve the quality of lives for our clients, communities, and employees.
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater for our Jackson, MS office. This position serves as a critical technical partner to the Discipline Manager and the design team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects within budgetary and time constraints. You will provide planning, design, and technical assistance that drives the engineering of civil works projects, ranging from water distribution systems to sanitary sewer collection networks.
In this role, you will lead engineering analyses and evaluations, primarily using computer-based tools, to support hydraulic modeling for pump stations and transmission systems. You will assess existing system conditions, develop remedial measures, and evaluate treatment options for potable water and wastewater plants. Beyond technical design, you will maintain clear communication with clients, assist project managers with administrative duties, and provide leadership and mentoring to engineering staff. Your work will directly influence the planning and recommendations for public water and wastewater facilities.
At Waggoner, we believe work is about who you work for and with. We foster a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our team enjoys a competitive benefits package including health benefits, a flexible/hybrid schedule, and opportunities for worldwide travel. We are committed to your growth through career development, training, and our incentive programs, while also encouraging community service and offering an employee referral bonus.
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Work model: Hybrid
East Silas Brown Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39205, United States
Jackson, Mississippi
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain such within six months in contiguous states. Certifications applicable to civil engineering, water and/or wastewater plant operations. Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases. Understanding of and experience in the application of sustainability principles in public infrastructure.
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