Watershed Engineer

Waggoner Engineering; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 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

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Watershed Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Jackson, MS. The role supports watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources projects for municipal, state, and private clients across the region.

The ideal candidate has a strong hydrology/hydraulics foundation, EI certification with ability to obtain PE in MS, and experience with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, GIS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3–8 years of relevant watershed engineering experience (stormwater, drainage, water resources).
• EI certification with ability to obtain PE licensure in MS within a reasonable timeframe preferred.
• Knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria, stormwater regulations, floodplain management, and permitting preferred.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, drainage studies, calculations, construction plans, and permitting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support watershed planning, stormwater drainage, and water resources projects from concept through construction.
• Model hydrologic and hydraulic systems for watershed studies and floodplain analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, calculations, exhibits, and construction documents.
• Assist with watershed master planning, flood mitigation, erosion control, and stormwater management planning.
• Coordinate with managers, engineers, planners, and clients to deliver practical solutions within schedules and budgets.
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination with FEMA, USACE, MDEQ, and local/state agencies.
• Participate in field investigations, data collection, and construction support activities.
• Utilize HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, GIS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to support analyses and design.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Regulatory coordination

Client communication

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

SWMM

HydroCAD

ICPR

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Watershed Engineer to join our team. This role will support a variety of watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources projects for municipal, state, federal, and private clients across the region. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in hydrology and hydraulics while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that improve infrastructure resiliency and support long-term community growth.

Department

Water/Wastewater

Location

Jackson, MS

Key Responsibilities

• Support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering projects from concept through construction
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for watershed studies, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, floodplain analysis, and resiliency projects
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, calculations, exhibits, and construction documents for municipal, transportation, and land development projects
• Assist with watershed master planning efforts, flood mitigation studies, erosion and sediment control design, and stormwater management planning
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and clients to develop practical and technically sound solutions while maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination efforts with agencies including FEMA, USACE, MDEQ, local municipalities, and state transportation agencies
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, data collection, and construction support activities as needed
• Utilize industry-standard software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, GIS platforms, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to support engineering analyses and design efforts
• Contribute to proposal development, client meetings, and multidisciplinary project coordination efforts
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and client service throughout all phases of project delivery

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program required
• 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in watershed engineering, stormwater management, drainage design, or water resources engineering
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification required with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Mississippi within a reasonable timeframe preferred
• Working knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria, stormwater regulations, floodplain management practices, and permitting requirements preferred
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR, or similar platforms
• Experience preparing engineering reports, drainage studies, calculations, construction plans, and permitting documentation
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Strong understanding of watershed analysis, stormwater management principles, open channel hydraulics, and erosion and sediment control practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment

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:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities

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.