What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Engineer position at Trilon Group?
Description
Waggoner Engineering is actively seeking a highly skilled Water / Wastewater Engineer to join our team at our HQ in Jackson, Mississippi !
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.
Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard / play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Performs engineering analyses and evaluations (primarily computer-based) in support of the planning and design of civil works projects.
2. 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.
3. Conducts assessment and evaluation of existing system conditions and develops recommended remedial measures.
4. Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project.
5. Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
6. Attends meetings on project management.
7. Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
8. Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
9. Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
10. Assists in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
11. Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
12. Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
13. Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.
14. Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering staff.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Experience
4 years of related design experience, and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations required. One to two years coordination / supervisory experience preferred.
Certifications / Registrations
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.
Other Knowledge and Skills
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. Knowledge and ability to use (or learn) Deltek Financial and Project Management system is required. Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
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.
Founded in 1976 , Waggoner has become more than an engineering firm. Our solutions are developed through a culture of integrity, service, and creativity for the benefit of our clients.
Our highly skilled and diverse staff of program management, planning, economic development, and policy professionals are committed to delivering engineering excellence and creative solutions to every project across the major disciplines.
Our Vision
Aspire to be the first choice of clients and employees to provide sustainable and resilient planning, geo-spatial, engineering and
disaster recovery services.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of lives of our clients, communities, and employees.
Infrastructure is the backbone of the communities where we live, work, and play. Done well, infrastructure changes lives for the better – promoting opportunity, equity, sustainability, and safety.
Trilon is bringing together a family of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms. We invest in talent, technology, and targeted M&A to ensure we are the firm of choice for our clients and our people to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Trilon helps our communities plan, design, and deliver critical infrastructure more quickly, affordably, and impactfully.
