Director of Water Resources

Description

• Offer senior-level technical guidance on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, watershed studies, stormwater systems, drainage analysis, and FEMA/NFIP-related work.
• Mentor, motivate, and grow a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across multiple locations.
• Lead business development efforts by identifying opportunities, pursuing key clients, preparing proposals, and serving as a trusted advisor to municipalities, counties, state agencies, and private clients.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality, technically sound projects, ensuring strong QA/QC, innovative solutions, and on-time, on-budget performance.
• Manage discipline performance, including staffing, utilization, backlog, profitability, and resource planning.
• Coordinate closely with other service areas including Water, Wastewater, Transportation, Environmental, and GIS to support integrated project delivery and strategic pursuits. Represent the Water Resources discipline in leadership discussions, contributing to firmwide strategy, innovation, and growth initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership for Waggoner’s Water Resources discipline, including watershed planning, stormwater engineering, H&H modeling, and flood mitigation services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Successful track record in business development, including identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, and developing winning proposals.
• Experience leading and managing engineering teams, including staff development and coordination.
• Ten years of professional engineering experience in water resources, stormwater management, and/or watershed planning.
• Knowledge of and experience in watershed-based planning, H&H modeling, and stormwater design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to clients, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on creative, resilient, and data-driven solutions.
• Certifications applicable to civil engineering, hydrology and hydraulics desired (e.g. CPESC, CFM).
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a PE in other states where Waggoner practices, within a reasonable timeframe.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE); (if not licensed in Mississippi, the ability to do so within six months).
• Proven success managing and completing complex projects for local, state, and federal clients.
• Knowledge of programmatic and regulatory state and federal agency interests and requirements related to water resources (e.g., USACE, NRCS, EPA, USGS, FEMA) and ability to connect to relevant client initiatives and priorities.
• Working knowledge of H&H modeling tools, GIS platforms, and design software, with the ability to identify the appropriate approaches and tools for specific project applications.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance