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Senior Hydrology & Hydraulics Design Engineer

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Signing Bonus: You will receive a one-time signing bonus of $10,000, payable within 30 days of your start date.
• Clawback Provision: If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full.

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Workplace type: Onsite

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

Services provided in this discipline include (but may not be limited to) planning, design, and construction administration of: 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 HydroWIN, FHWA HY-8 and Hydraulic Toolbox minimum) Comprehensive Planning Design of Hydraulic Structures Floodplain Mapping FEMA Regulatory Modeling and Floodplain Management

What You'll Need

• 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

Why Join Our Team

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.

About Waggoner

Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our teams bring together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments. We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaborative problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve. Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.

Our Vision

To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.

Our Mission

Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference. Apply Now

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Initial Screening

Stage 3: 1st Interview

Stage 4: Offer

Stage 5: Hired

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