Senior Project Engineer

Trilon; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEI Incentive Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Career Development and Training

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for their Jackson, MS office. This role focuses on providing planning and design for water and wastewater projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget and time constraints.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree and a PE license, with at least eight years of related experience and proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Benefits include a competitive health program, career development, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years experience in Water/Wastewater-related design.
• Experience with construction-related engineering services.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses and evaluations for civil works projects.
• Design water distribution systems and evaluate treatment options.
• Maintain communications with clients throughout project life cycle.

Skills

Project Management

Water/Wastewater Design

AutoCAD

Civil Engineering Principles

Technical Communication

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

Civil 3D

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater for our Jackson, MS office. The focus of this position is providing planning, design and technical assistance to Discipline Manager and other members of design team in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering analyses and evaluations (primarily computer-based) in support of the planning and design of civil works projects, including but not limited to the following areas:
  • Water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system hydraulic modeling;
    • Pump station modeling and analysis for well pumps, sewer system lift stations, and transmission pumping stations;
    • Analysis and evaluation of treatment options for potable water and wastewater plants;
    • Analysis and evaluation of water and sewer rate structures;
    • Planning, assessments and recommendations related to the need for public water and wastewater facilities.
• Performs analysis and design of water distribution systems; water supply and treatment components; sanitary sewer systems and components; transmission, treatment and disposal systems; POTWs and other projects.
• Conducts assessment and evaluation of existing system conditions and develops recommended remedial measures.
• Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project.
• Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
• Attends meetings on project management.
• Assists Project Managers with administrative duties concerning completion of assigned projects, including review of schedules, scopes and budgets.
• Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
• Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
• Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
• Assists in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
• Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
• Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
• Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering staff.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Degree.
• License as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi required. Licensure as a PE or ability to obtain such within six months in contiguous states is desired. Certifications applicable to civil engineering, water and/or wastewater plant operations desired.
• Minimum of eight (8) years experience in Water/Wastewater-related design and experience with construction-related engineering services with at least (5) years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in Water and Wastewater field. Relevant experience shall include design of treatment facilities, collection systems, booster and pump stations, water, reclaimed water, and wastewater master plans.
• Experience with construction-related engineering services with the ability to review Shop Drawings, RFIs, issuing engineer's directives etc.
• Proficient in design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required.
• Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred.
• Understanding of and experience in the application of sustainability principles in public infrastructure.
• Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 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.