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Trilon Group

Water/Wastewater Resources Engineer

Trilon Group, LAKE CHARLES, LA


Water/Wastewater Resources Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Description

Waggoner Engineering,in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking a candidate for the position of Water/Wastewater Resources Engineer.

The successful candidate will provide direct technical support to local governments and work on a variety of projects including implementation of the tracking changes in federal, state and local regulations that impact local government's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities; developing and implementing regional programs to address regulatory and permit requirements related to these utilities.

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.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

Knowledge in design regulations, operations and management challenges of public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater utilities.

Developing assessment methodologies including GIS analysis; collecting and analyzing complex data; and preparing comprehensive regulatory technical reports on water resources planning and management matters (e.g., Groundwater Permit Viewer, Rate Structure Report).

Providing leadership and technical assistance on water resources planning and execution and related regulatory matters to local, state and other public agency officials.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Familiarity with the structure and responsibilities of public utilities, public works, and planning departments in local governments.
  • Ability to prepare and present technical reports and communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined practical problems.
  • Proficiency with ArcGIS including map development skills and familiarity with spatial analysis and other analytical extensions. Ideal candidate would be comfortable with ArcHydro.
  • Experience with water and wastewater treatment plant design, hydraulic modeling, and design of pumping systems.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D software.

Education & Experience
  • Ideal candidate will have a degree a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering program from an accredited college or university.
  • Ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of relevant design and operations experience.
  • Experience in local government, is highly desirable.
  • Cost estimating experience, permitting and construction exposure is a plus.
  • Professional Registration as a Professional Engineer desired or must be obtained within one year of employment.
  • Certification as a Class IV Wastewater Operator is highly desirable but other Operator classifications will be considered.
  • Familiarity with CityWorks is highly desirable.


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.