Position Overview
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater to provide quality planning, design, and technical assistance for water and wastewater projects. The role is based in Location: Atlanta, GA and involves delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints while ensuring sound engineering practices.
For almost 50 years, Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service, and creativity. If you are ready to inspire, engage, and deliver—while being part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team—this opportunity may be for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs engineering analyses and evaluations (primarily computer-based) to support the planning and design of civil works projects, including:
- 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
- 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 project development and completion.
- Conducts project status reviews with project managers and team members, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of work.
- Attends meetings on project management.
- Assists Project Managers with administrative duties related to schedules, scopes, and budgets.
- Supports preparation of engineering studies, reports, contract documents, and technical specifications.
- Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
- Prepares project designs using sound engineering principles, software, and tools.
- Assists in ensuring quality control procedures are performed and adherence to applicable codes.
- Maintains responsibility for work accuracy and offers leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering staff.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Experience Required: Three+ years of related design experience; one to two years of coordination/supervisory experience preferred
- Requirements: License as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required. Ability to obtain licensure as a PE within six months (in contiguous states) is desired. Certifications applicable to civil engineering, water, and/or wastewater plant operations are also desired.
- Qualifications: Proficient in design using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, and ESRI products; advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project); familiarity with on-line reports, databases, and sustainability principles in public infrastructure; ability to use (or learn) Deltek Financial and Project Management systems; superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in coordination and supervisory roles is a plus.
- Additional certifications or registrations relevant to water/wastewater operations are advantageous.
- Familiarity with Deltek Financial and Project Management systems is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- 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 status, or disability status.
