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Trilon Group

Watershed Engineer

Jackson, MS · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Watershed Engineer Department: Water/Wastewater Employment Type: Full Time Location: Jackson, MS Description Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Watershed Engineer to join our team. This role ...

Mannik Smith Group

Watershed Engineer

Jackson, MS · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Watershed Engineer Department: Water/Wastewater Employment Type: Full Time Location: Jackson, MS Description Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Watershed Engineer to join our team. This role ...

Waggoner

Watershed Engineer

Jackson, MS · Hybrid

$70K - $90K/yr

Description 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 ...

Trilon

Watershed Engineer

Jackson, MS · Hybrid

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 ...

Watershed Informatics

Site Reliability Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$62.25 - $82.75/hr

About Watershed Our vision is to become the leading biocomputing platform. The future of biology is ... We have attracted some of the best bioinformatics, engineering, and commercial talent, and we are ...

Watershed Informatics

Infrastructure Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

About Watershed Our vision is to become the leading biocomputing platform. The future of biology is ... We have attracted some of the best bioinformatics, engineering, and commercial talent, and we are ...

Watershed Informatics

Infrastructure Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

About Watershed Our vision is to become the leading biocomputing platform. The future of biology is ... We have attracted some of the best bioinformatics, engineering, and commercial talent, and we are ...

Watershed Informatics

Site Reliability Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$62.25 - $82.75/hr

About Watershed Our vision is to become the leading biocomputing platform. The future of biology is ... We have attracted some of the best bioinformatics, engineering, and commercial talent, and we are ...

Guilford County

Watershed Review Engineer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$74K - $92K/yr

The Watershed Review Engineer works under the supervision of the section head (who is a Professional Engineer) and is given broad latitude in creative thinking to interpret and apply rules ...

Nature

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Abingdon, VA · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

The Watershed Restoration Engineer will work collaboratively with technical specialists from TNC, the USFS, other agencies, NGOs, and private consultants including hydrologists, biologists, engineers ...

Nature

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Lexington, VA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

The Watershed Restoration Engineer will work collaboratively with technical specialists from TNC, the USFS, other agencies, NGOs, and private consultants including hydrologists, biologists, engineers ...

Watershed

Senior software engineer, full-stack

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

About Watershed Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle ... Build APIs to unify carbon data access for customers and other engineers. * Build tools that help ...

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How much do watershed engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for watershed engineer in the United States is $94,924.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Watershed Engineer vs Hydrologist?

AspectWatershed EngineerHydrologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Hydrology, Geology, or Environmental Science; often requires relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning and implementing watershed management projects, fieldwork, collaboration with engineers and agenciesResearch, data analysis, modeling, often in labs or offices, field data collection
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, consulting firms, environmental organizationsResearch institutions, government agencies, environmental consulting

Watershed Engineers focus on designing solutions for watershed management, infrastructure, and environmental protection, often working on projects that require engineering expertise. Hydrologists primarily analyze water systems, conduct research, and develop models to understand water flow and quality. While both roles involve water and environmental science, Watershed Engineers are more project and design-oriented, whereas Hydrologists focus on research and data analysis.

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Infographic showing various Watershed Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,924 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Watershed Engineer

Jackson, MS • On-site

Trilon Group
Civil Engineering Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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$68K - $94K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Watershed Engineer
Department: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jackson, MS
Description
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

What you'll need
  • 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

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

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.

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