Senior Roadway Engineer — Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Trilon; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer to join our team.

The role focuses on planning, design, and construction support for highway and urban projects, delivering transportation improvements for City, County, and State agencies. The candidate will lead budgets, schedules, and client communications, stamp work, and collaborate with a team to produce high-quality design and construction documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• MS PE license or ability to obtain it.
• 5+ years of experience in the technical production of engineering projects, including roadway and related projects.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, GEOPAK/InRoads and OpenRoads Designer.
• Ability to prepare engineering records and write concise technical reports.
• Experience with the development of construction plans, specifications and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors project budgets for transportation design projects.
• Oversees project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Serves as a project engineer and as a designated client contact.
• Assists in construction bids or negotiations, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation.
• Monitors work-in-progress on team projects.
• Stamps or seals work prepared by him/her or under his/her direction.
• Participates in pre-project presentations, interviews, and promotions.
• Manages and monitors performance of personnel assigned to their projects.
• Establishes and maintains cordial and professional working relations with clients and contractors and attends client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Budget monitoring

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MS PE license or ability to obtain

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

GEOPAK/InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Synchro

Vissim or Sidra

Job description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer to join our team.

The role focuses on planning, design, and construction support for highway and urban projects, delivering transportation improvements for City, County, and State agencies. The candidate will lead budgets, schedules, and client communications, stamp work, and collaborate with a team to produce high-quality design and construction documents.