Director of Transportation

Trilon Group•Jackson, MS

42d

About The Position

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Director of Transportation to play a key leadership role in our growing transportation practice. With recent expansion, our transportation practice has increased its capabilities and resources, and this position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to build on that momentum. For nearly 50 years, Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture built on integrity, service, and creativity. Having more than doubled in size over the last five years, Waggoner continues its rapid growth across 16 offices in 5 states, providing full-service engineering solutions with recognized strength in the region. We are seeking a forward-thinking professional who is energized by growth, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact for our clients, our communities, and our internal team. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE); (if not licensed in Mississippi, the ability to do so within six months).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to clients, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of engineering and the implementation of public works infrastructure projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively across service areas to support integrated project delivery.
Working knowledge of construction processes and constructability requirements to support field coordination and effective project delivery.

Nice To Haves

Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a PE in other states where Waggoner practices, within a reasonable timeframe.
Certifications applicable to civil and transportation engineering are desired (e.g., PTOE, RSP1/RSP2, PMP, DBIA).

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for Waggoner’s Transportation discipline, with a primary focus on roadway design while expanding capabilities in traffic engineering, multimodal planning, and other transportation services.
Lead business development efforts by identifying opportunities, pursuing key clients, preparing proposals, and serving as a trusted advisor to municipalities, counties, and state agencies.
Oversee delivery of high-quality, technically sound projects, ensuring strong QA/QC, innovative solutions, and on-time, on-budget performance.
Provide senior-level guidance on roadway design standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance across all phases of transportation initiatives.
Mentor, coach, and grow a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across multiple offices.
Manage discipline performance, including staffing, utilization, backlog, and profitability.
Coordinate closely with internal service areas—including Planning, Survey, Environmental, H&H, Structural, and Construction—to support integrated project delivery and ensure projects progress efficiently and accurately.
Represent the Transportation discipline in leadership discussions, contributing to firmwide strategy, service expansion, and long-term growth initiatives.