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Senior Project Engineer - Transportation
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hernando, MS
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year
Description
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer - Transportation for our Hernando, MS office to provide quality technical assistance to project team in delivering construction projects within budgetary and time constraints.
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.

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. With numerous office locations across the Southeast United States, Waggoner is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that extend far beyond traditional engineering.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing "we've always done it this way"; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
Services provided in this position are to include (but may not be limited to):
1. Serve as the first line of response to transportation and construction project representatives assigned to the various projects, including typical supervisory tasks such as day-to-day scheduling and workload allocation.
2. Develop and maintain transportation specifications and other standard contract documents in coordination with design personnel.
3. Work with project team during the initial contracting phase to develop project budgets and schedules that adequately account for transportation and construction phase efforts.
4. Provide constructability and QA/QC review of contract documents and provide otherwise related support for projects.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of and a continuing education effort focused on construction methods, materials, and products.
6. Conduct periodic reviews of job site progress in the field.
7. Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
8. Develop templates, databases, procedures, etc. for consistent preparation of opinions of probable construction cost and serve as the primary point of responsibility for preparation of OPCs.
9. Assist design engineering staff and clients in construction bidding and contracting activities such as attendance at bid openings, review and recommendation of contract award, preparation of final contract documents for execution, etc.
10. Lead the construction review process as necessary for problem identification and problem solving, scheduling, periodic payment requests, project documentation, contract modifications, project record, close out documents, and other documents.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions of the Position

• Serves as Mid-South's technical lead in executing the performance of the services included in the transportation and construction discipline.
• Mentors staff in the various skill sets necessary to execute the various service areas within the oversight of projects.
• Ensures client quality expectations are met.
• Provides feedback of transportation and construction review personnel's performance of activities.
• Handles client technical questions and complaints through the PM; follows procedure to solve client technical problems in collaboration with PM.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy, committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems. Responsible for the development of "doing the job right the first time" culture for staff.

Competencies:

• Possesses strong technical expertise in this discipline.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally with clarity and persuasion.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form, clearly and informatively.
• Listens with genuine interest, encourages discussion, and does not monopolize conversations.
• Provides timely and effective communications with team members regarding project status and expectations.
• Accepts diversity of opinions, is unafraid to let people speak their minds, and solicits different views.
• Works toward the goal of having clients view us as the technical expert in this field.
• Stays aware of client technical needs, concerns and satisfaction related to oversight of projects.
• Responds promptly to client technical questions and requests in cooperation with PM.
• Effectively manages client technical expectations.

What you'll need
Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Experience

• Four years of experience. Direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications/Registrations

• Related professional registration/certification desired.

Other Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of design, on-line reports and MDOT systems preferred
• Superior communication and organizational skills and in-depth knowledge of industry products and operations

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.

Why Join Our Team
About Waggoner Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our team brings together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments.
We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaboration problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve.
Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.
Our VisionTo be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.
Our MissionTransforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.
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.