Director of Water Resources — Hydraulics & Watershed Design

Mannik Smith Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Career Development and Training

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Healthy Workplace Program

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, is hiring a Director of Water Resources to lead the Water/Wastewater discipline. The role oversees project scopes, design tasks, and technical delivery, with a strong emphasis on drainage systems, stormwater, and floodplain management.

The candidate will manage staff, mentor engineers, and coordinate with PMs, CAMs, and BD to drive growth. A PE license in LA or within 4 months of hire is required, with 8+ years of experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with 5+ years in client interaction.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Louisiana is required or can be obtained within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of water resources services and project scopes.
• Oversee design and analysis of drainage, stormwater, hydrology, and floodplain projects.
• Mentor staff and manage discipline growth.
• Coordinate with PMs, CAMs, and business development to pursue opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, is hiring a Director of Water Resources to lead the Water/Wastewater discipline. The role oversees project scopes, design tasks, and technical delivery, with a strong emphasis on drainage systems, stormwater, and floodplain management.

The candidate will manage staff, mentor engineers, and coordinate with PMs, CAMs, and BD to drive growth. A PE license in LA or within 4 months of hire is required, with 8+ years of experience and a relevant degree.