Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Department:
Transportation

Location:

Jackson, MS

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer to join our team in Jackson, MS. This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You’ll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve.

The Senior Roadway Transportation Engineer is responsible for planning, design, and construction support for highway and urban projects. This includes transportation improvement projects in roadway design, geometric design, drainage analysis, signal design, and traffic reports for City, County, and State agencies.

• Prepares and monitors project budgets for transportation design projects
• Oversees project schedules and timely completion of projects
• Serves as a project engineer and as a designated client contact
• Assists in construction bids or negotiations, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation
• Monitors work-in-progress on team projects
• Stamps or seals work prepared by them or under their direction
• Participates in pre-project presentations, interviews, and promotions
• Manages and monitors performance of personnel assigned to their projects
• Establishes and maintains cordial and professional working relations with clients and contractors and attends client meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• PE registered in the State of MS or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of experience in the technical production of engineering projects, including significant direct experience in the planning and execution of roadway and related projects
• Working experience with Bentley Micro Station, GEOPAK/InRoads and Open Roads Designer
• Ability to prepare engineering records and write concise technical reports
• Experience with the development of construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations
• Ability to manage a small number of projects
• Self‑motivated with a team player attitude

• 3+ years of experience in planning, design, and construction administration of projects in compliance with MDOT, and, particularly, LPA standards and practices
• One to two years coordination/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Synchro, Vissum or Sidra

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the implementation of public works infrastructure projects, particularly related to roadway and transportation
• Understanding of principles of urban transportation planning, including traffic forecasting and analysis, land use planning and zoning
• Understanding and application of principles of traffic signalization to the design of roadway and intersection improvements

• 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.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.