Civil Engineer - Stormwater (PE)

Waggoner Engineering; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Clawback provision

Incentive program

Healthy workplace

Referral bonus

Health benefits

Career development

Flexible schedule

Travel opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer - Stormwater (PE) to serve as technical lead in Birmingham or Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on stormwater design, hydraulic analyses, and watershed planning with opportunities to mentor staff and develop the discipline.

You will oversee project scope, budget, and schedules while collaborating with clients and internal teams. A Professional Engineer license in Alabama is required or achievable within 4 months of hire, with 4–10+ years of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (required).
• PE licensure in Alabama or ability to obtain within 4 months of hire.
• 4–10+ years of stormwater/river engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery for stormwater services across projects.
• Mentor staff and develop discipline capabilities within the team.
• Grow the discipline at Waggoner through client engagement and BD support.
• Coordinate scope, budget, and schedule with project managers and CAMs.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Skills

Technical leadership

Staff development

Client engagement

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Alabama

Tools

HEC-RAS

HY-8

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Civil Engineer - Stormwater (PE) for either our Birmingham or Huntsville, AL office. The position's functions will be facilitated through project work.

Department

Water/Wastewater

Location

Birmingham, AL

Compensation

$120,000 / year

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Provide technical and thought leadership to Waggoner staff and clients in this discipline area.
• Facilitate staff development in this area.
• Facilitate the growth and development of this discipline at Waggoner.

Services Provided in this Discipline Area

• 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

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• 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. Additionally, you will have the following tasks;
    • 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.

What you'll need

• Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• 4 - 10+ years of experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama, or ability to gain licensure within 4 months of hire.

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:

• 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.
• 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.