Senior Project Engineer - Construction

Senior Project Engineer – Construction (Hernando, MS)

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Construction for our Hernando, MS office. The role provides quality technical assistance to the project team, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and time constraints.

About Waggoner Engineering:
Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential across the Southeast United States. The firm is recognized for its innovative, multi‑disciplinary services beyond traditional engineering.

• Serve as the first line of response to construction project representatives, including supervisory tasks such as scheduling and workload allocation.
• Develop and maintain construction specifications and other standard contract documents in coordination with design personnel.
• Work with the project team during the initial contracting phase to develop project budgets and schedules that account for construction phase efforts.
• Provide constructability and QA/QC review of contract documents and related support for projects.
• Maintain knowledge of construction methods, materials, and products, continuing professional education.
• Conduct periodic reviews of job site progress in the field.
• Conduct project status reviews with the project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed and monitoring project timeliness.
• Develop templates, databases, procedures, etc., for consistent preparation of opinions of probable construction cost (OPC) and serve as the primary point of responsibility for OPC preparation.
• Assist design engineering staff and clients in construction bidding and contracting activities, including attendance at bid openings and preparation of contract documents for execution.
• Lead the construction review process for problem identification, scheduling, periodic payment requests, contract modifications, project documentation, and close‑out documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum five years of experience in civil engineering, including direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Preferred professional registration or certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of design, online reports, and MDOT systems preferred.
• Superior communication and organizational skills; in‑depth knowledge of industry products and operations.

• Strong technical expertise in construction discipline.
• Clear and persuasive verbal and written communication.
• Active listening and collaboration with team and clients.
• Timely and effective communication of project status and expectations.
• Open to diverse opinions and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

• 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.