Hydrology & Hydraulics Design Engineer — Hybrid Role

CME Associates; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Hydrology and Hydraulics Design Engineer to join our team, taking ownership of design tasks across drainage and water resources projects.

You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines and grow your expertise in H&H modeling and design. The role targets a mid-level professional with 4–8 years of experience, proficient in HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/HY-8 and related tools, and willing to obtain a Mississippi PE license within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 4 to 8 years of relevant hydrology and hydraulics experience.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, etc.
• Familiarity with FEMA regulations, floodplain management, and DOT standards is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design calculations for infrastructure and land development projects.
• Develop and review drainage reports, design plans, and supporting documentation.
• Utilize modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8) to evaluate drainage systems and flood impacts.
• Support project managers in scope, schedule, and budgets for H&H tasks.
• Coordinate with internal teams across transportation, site development, and environmental disciplines.
• Assist with permit applications and coordination with regulatory agencies (FEMA and DOT).
• Participate in field reviews and provide construction phase support as needed.
• Ensure QA/QC through review and verification of work.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in Mississippi (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Tools

HEC-RAS 1D/2D

HEC-HMS

HY-8

Hydraulic Toolbox

Job description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Hydrology and Hydraulics Design Engineer to join our team, taking ownership of design tasks across drainage and water resources projects.

You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines and grow your expertise in H&H modeling and design. The role targets a mid-level professional with 4–8 years of experience, proficient in HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/HY-8 and related tools, and willing to obtain a Mississippi PE license within 6 months.