Senior Civil Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Gulfport, MS

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to play a key leadership role in our growing Gulfport office. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced, multi-disciplinary engineer to combine technical execution, project management, and business development to expand Waggoner’s presence on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Signing Bonus: You will receive a one-time signing bonus of $10,000, payable within 30 days of your start date.
• Clawback Provision: If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full.

The ideal candidate will bring experience across a wide range of civil engineering disciplines—water, wastewater, transportation, drainage, and site development—and will be eager to help lead both project delivery and client growth efforts.



Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Serve as a senior technical lead for multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, with emphasis on water, wastewater, and transportation infrastructure.
• Lead and manage project execution from concept through construction, ensuring technical excellence, budget control, and schedule adherence.
• Support and advance business development initiatives by maintaining and expanding client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and helping grow Waggoner’s Gulf Coast market presence.
• Oversee preparation of engineering studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public and private sector projects.
• Direct and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, promoting professional development and high-quality performance.
• Collaborate with Discipline Managers and Project Managers across offices to coordinate resources and share expertise.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase services, including review of contractor submittals and resolution of field issues.
• Support proposal development, presentations, and strategic pursuit planning in coordination with Waggoner leadership.
• Maintain proactive client communication throughout project life cycles to ensure satisfaction and successful delivery
  
  
  

What you'll need

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 90 days in states where Waggoner practices.
• 8 years of progressive experience in civil engineering design, project management, and/or business development.
• Demonstrated experience in multiple civil disciplines, including water, wastewater, transportation, drainage, and site infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to build long-term client relationships.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Geopak, Open Roads, and other DOT-approved software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  
  
  
  

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
• Worldwide Travel Assistance
  

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.