Trilon Group

Director of Water Resources

5344 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

On-site · Full-time · $140k–$175k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Director of Water Resources. The position's functions will be facilitated through project work. The Director of Water Resources 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.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

Services Provided in this Discipline Area

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

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Serves as Waggoner’s technical lead in executing the performance of the services included in this discipline area.
- Assists project managers and CAMs in the development of technical scope of work, budget, and schedule associated with the projects in this discipline.
- Responsible for all aspects of the discipline and has significant management responsibilities. Additionally, you will have the following tasks;
  - To hire personnel previously approved.
  - To exercise company disciplinary policies and measures including termination with reference to personnel.
  - To perform annual performance reviews of staff.
- Ensures client quality expectations are met.
Attention to detail and accuracy, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
Mentors and develops Waggoner staff in the various skill sets necessary to execute the various service areas within this discipline.
Facilitates the growth and development of the discipline at Waggoner.
- Remains abreast of the trends and opportunities impacting the various service areas.
- Determines equipment, software, information, communications, etc., needed for the discipline.
- Identifies and develops project opportunities for new work and/or expanded services for new and established clients for this discipline.
- Works closely with Business Development and Marketing staff to pursue business in the discipline area.
- Develops marketing and sales plans related to this discipline.
- Assists in meeting company marketing and sales plan goals especially as they relate to discipline.
- Works closely with the Management Team and PMs and CAMs related to discipline area services for their projects and pursuits.
- Develops proposal strategies for opportunities in this discipline that utilize Company’s strengths and innovative thinking to gain a competitive advantage.

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.