About this role
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater for our Jackson, MS office. The focus of this position is providing planning, design and technical assistance to Discipline Manager and other members of design team in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints. 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.