Watershed Engineer | Hybrid/Flexible Schedule

Mannik Smith Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

WEI Incentive Program

Community Service Opportunities

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Watershed Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Jackson, MS.

You will support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources projects across municipal, state, federal, and private clients, applying hydrology and hydraulics to deliver practical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, EI certification, 3–8 years of relevant experience, and can obtain PE licensure in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• 3–8 years of watershed engineering or water resources experience
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification; ability to obtain PE in Mississippi
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria and permitting requirements

Responsibilities

• Support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources 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 with 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

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering program

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

SWMM

HydroCAD

ICPR

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Watershed Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Jackson, MS.

You will support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources projects across municipal, state, federal, and private clients, applying hydrology and hydraulics to deliver practical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, EI certification, 3–8 years of relevant experience, and can obtain PE licensure in Mississippi.