Watershed Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson, MS

Key Responsibilities

• Support watershed planning, stormwater, drainage, and water resources engineering projects from concept through construction
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for watershed studies, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, floodplain analysis, and resiliency projects
• Prepare technical reports, drainage studies, calculations, exhibits, and construction documents for municipal, transportation, and land development projects
• Assist with watershed master planning efforts, flood mitigation studies, erosion and sediment control design, and stormwater management planning
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and clients to develop practical and technically sound solutions while maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination efforts with agencies including FEMA, USACE, MDEQ, local municipalities, and state transportation agencies
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, data collection, and construction support activities as needed
• Utilize industry-standard software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, GIS platforms, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to support engineering analyses and design efforts
• Contribute to proposal development, client meetings, and multidisciplinary project coordination efforts
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and client service throughout all phases of project delivery

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program required
• 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in watershed engineering, stormwater management, drainage design, or water resources engineering
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification required with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Mississippi within a reasonable timeframe preferred
• Working knowledge of Mississippi drainage criteria, stormwater regulations, floodplain management practices, and permitting requirements preferred
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, SWMM, HydroCAD, ICPR, or similar platforms
• Experience preparing engineering reports, drainage studies, calculations, construction plans, and permitting documentation
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Strong understanding of watershed analysis, stormwater management principles, open channel hydraulics, and erosion and sediment control practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment

Why Join Our Team

• WEI Incentive Program 
• Healthy Workplace Program 
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Competitive Health Benefits 
• Career Development and Training 
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule 
• Community Service Opportunities