Waggoner Engineering · 1 day ago
Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWaggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater for their Jackson, MS office. The focus of this position is providing planning, design and technical assistance in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints.
ConsultingGovernment
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; and
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
Qualification
Required
Civil Engineering Degree
License as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi required
Minimum of eight (8) year's 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
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
Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations
Preferred
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
Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred
Understanding of and experience in the application of sustainability principles in public infrastructure
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
Company
Waggoner Engineering
Waggoner Engineering is a civil engineering company serving public agencies and private corporations across the Southeastern US.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
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Partner, VP, Technology and Innovation
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