Watershed Engineer: Hydrology & Stormwater Specialist (Hybrid)

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

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.