Senior Project Engineer

Trilon Group•Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater for our Jackson, MS office. The focus of this position is providing planning, design and technical assistance to Discipline Manager and other members of design team in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints.

Requirements

Civil Engineering Degree.
License as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi required. Licensure as a PE or ability to obtain such within six months in contiguous states is desired. Certifications applicable to civil engineering, water and/or wastewater plant operations desired.
Minimum of eight (8) year's experience in Water/Wastewater-related design and experience with construction-related engineering services with at least (5) years of project management experience.
Demonstrated experience working in Water and Wastewater field. Relevant experience shall include design of treatment facilities, collection systems, booster and pump stations, water, reclaimed water, and wastewater master plans.
Experience with construction-related engineering services with the ability to review Shop Drawings, RFIs, issuing engineer's directives etc.
Proficient in design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required.
Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred.
Understanding of and experience in the application of sustainability principles in public infrastructure.
Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations.

Responsibilities

Performs engineering analyses and evaluations (primarily computer-based) in support of the planning and design of civil works projects, including but not limited to the following areas: Water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system hydraulic modeling;
Pump station modeling and analysis for well pumps, sewer system lift stations, and transmission pumping stations;
Analysis and evaluation of treatment options for potable water and wastewater plants;
Analysis and evaluation of water and sewer rate structures; and
Planning, assessments and recommendations related to the need for public water and wastewater facilities.
Performs analysis and design of water distribution systems; water supply and treatment components; sanitary sewer systems and components; transmission, treatment and disposal systems; POTWs and other projects.
Conducts assessment and evaluation of existing system conditions and develops recommended remedial measures.
Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project.
Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
Attends meetings on project management.
Assists Project Managers with administrative duties concerning completion of assigned projects, including review of schedules, scopes and budgets.
Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
Assists in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.
Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering staff.