Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Director of Water Resources

Water Resources EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeJackson, MS, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
Professional Engineer licensure is required, or the ability to obtain Mississippi licensure within six months if not already licensed there.
Licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure, as a Professional Engineer in other states where the company practices is required within a reasonable timeframe.
Ten years of professional engineering experience in water resources, stormwater management, and/or watershed planning is required.
Knowledge and experience in watershed-based planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and stormwater design are required.
Experience managing and completing complex projects for local, state, and federal clients is required.
Experience leading and managing engineering teams, including staff development and coordination, is required.
A successful business development track record, including identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, and developing winning proposals, is required.
Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to clients, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences, are required.
Knowledge of programmatic and regulatory state and federal agency interests and requirements related to water resources, including those of USACE, NRCS, EPA, USGS, and FEMA, and the ability to connect them to relevant client initiatives and priorities, is required.
Working knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, GIS platforms, and design software, and the ability to identify appropriate approaches and tools for project applications, is required.
Problem-solving ability focused on creative, resilient, and data-driven solutions is required.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Water Resources discipline, including watershed planning, stormwater engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and flood mitigation services.
Lead business development by identifying opportunities, pursuing key clients, preparing proposals, and serving as a trusted advisor to municipalities, counties, state agencies, and private clients.
Oversee project delivery, ensuring technical quality, quality assurance and quality control, innovative solutions, and on-time, on-budget performance.
Provide senior-level technical guidance on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, watershed studies, stormwater systems, drainage analysis, and FEMA/NFIP-related work.
Mentor, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across multiple locations.
Manage discipline performance, including staffing, utilization, backlog, profitability, and resource planning.
Coordinate with Water, Wastewater, Transportation, Environmental, and GIS service areas to support integrated project delivery and strategic pursuits.
Represent the Water Resources discipline in leadership discussions and contribute to firmwide strategy, innovation, and growth initiatives.
Supervise a technical team that includes engineers, designers/technicians, and/or watershed planners.

Desired Qualifications

Certifications applicable to civil engineering, hydrology, and hydraulics, such as CPESC or CFM, are desired.

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Director of Water Resources to play a key leadership role in our established and expanding Water Resources practice, recognized for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to shape and expand a discipline that serves multiple markets and consistently delivers innovative, resilient, and community-focused solutions across the region.

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.

We are seeking a forward-thinking professional who is energized by growth, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to make a meaningful impact for our clients, our communities, and our internal team.

Following are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Provide strategic leadership for Waggoner’s Water Resources discipline, including watershed planning, stormwater engineering, H&H modeling, and flood mitigation services.
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.
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.
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.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for a technical team that includes engineers, designers/technicians, and/or watershed planners.

Work Environment

This job generally operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. May require long hours and some weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects and initiatives may require more out-of-the-area and overnight travel.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.

Required Licensures and Certifications

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE); (if not licensed in Mississippi, the ability to do so within six months).
Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a PE in other states where Waggoner practices, within a reasonable timeframe.
Certifications applicable to civil engineering, hydrology and hydraulics desired (e.g. CPESC, CFM).

Required Experience

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.
Proven success managing and completing complex projects for local, state, and federal clients.
Experience leading and managing engineering teams, including staff development and coordination.
Successful track record in business development, including identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, and developing winning proposals.

Other Knowledge and Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to clients, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.
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.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on creative, resilient, and data-driven solutions.

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.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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