Senior Hydrology & Hydraulics Manager​/Design Engineer

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior H&H Manager/Design Engineer. The position’s functions will be facilitated through project work. The Senior H&H Manager is also expected to perform technical tasks on projects.

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

• Roadway Drainage Systems Design (LA DOTD required)
• Stormwater Management
• Detention / Retention Pond and Outfall Design & Analysis
• Bridge Hydraulics and Scour Analysis
• Erosion Control Design & Analysis
• Watershed Hydrology
• Watershed Master Planning
• Open Channel Hydraulics Design & Analysis
• Channel Stabilization
• Hydraulic Modeling (HEC‑RAS 1D/2D and LA DOTD Hydro
  
  WIN, FHWA HY‑8 and Hydraulic Toolbox minimum)
• Comprehensive Planning
• Design of Hydraulic Structures
• Floodplain Mapping
• FEMA Regulatory Modeling and Floodplain Management

• Serves as Waggoner’s technical lead in executing the performance of the services included in this discipline area.
  • Assists project managers and CAMs in the development of technical scope of work, budget, and schedule associated with the projects in this discipline.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the discipline and has significant management responsibilities. Additionally, you will have the following tasks:
    • To hire personnel previously approved.
    • To exercise company disciplinary policies and measures including termination with reference to personnel.
    • To perform annual performance reviews of staff.
  • Ensures client quality expectations are met.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
• Mentors and develops Waggoner staff in the various skill sets necessary to execute the various service areas within this discipline.
• Facilitates the growth and development of the discipline at Waggoner.
  • Remains abreast of the trends and opportunities impacting the various service areas.
  • Determines equipment, software, information, communications, etc., needed for the discipline.
  • Identifies and develops project opportunities for new work and/or expanded services for new and established clients for this discipline.
  • Works closely with Business Development and Marketing staff to pursue business in the discipline area.
  • Develops marketing and sales plans related to this discipline.
  • Assists in meeting company marketing and sales plan goals especially as they relate to discipline.
  • Works closely with the Management Team and PMs and CAMs related to discipline area services for their projects and pursuits.
  • Develops proposal strategies for opportunities in this discipline that utilize Company’s strengths and innovative thinking to gain a competitive advantage.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require more out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel.

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree or equivalent is desired.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience
  • five years of direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
  • five years supervisory experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana is a requirement, or ability to gain licensure within 4 months of hire.

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.