What are the responsibilities and job description for the Watershed Engineer position at Waggoner Engineering?
Department: Water/Wastewater
Location: Jackson, MS
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Watershed Engineer to join our team. This role will support a variety of watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources projects for municipal, state, federal, and private clients across the region. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in hydrology and hydraulics while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that improve infrastructure resiliency and support long-term community growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering 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 efforts with agencies including 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program required
- 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in watershed engineering, stormwater management, drainage design, or water resources engineering
- Engineer Intern (EI) certification required with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Mississippi within a reasonable timeframe preferred
- Working knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria, stormwater regulations, floodplain management practices, and permitting requirements preferred
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR, or similar platforms
- Experience preparing engineering reports, drainage studies, calculations, construction plans, and permitting documentation
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Strong understanding of watershed analysis, stormwater management principles, open channel hydraulics, and erosion and sediment control practices
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment
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