Senior Project Engineer – Transportation

Trilon Group

Senior Project Engineer managing transportation and construction projects for Waggoner Engineering in Hernando, MS. Providing quality technical assistance and ensuring project objectives are met within constraints.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeHernando • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget development, scheduling, and contract document preparation, while maintaining a strong focus on construction methods and quality assurance. Proficient in client interaction and regulatory compliance within the civil engineering domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProficient In AutoCAD Civil 3DFour Years Of ExperienceSuperior Communication SkillsAdvanced Knowledge Of MS Office

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Hard Skills

Project Budget DevelopmentContract Document PreparationConstructability ReviewQuality Assurance/Quality ControlSchedulingCost EstimationProblem IdentificationField Progress ReviewClient InteractionRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DMS OfficeMDOT Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Related Professional Registration/Certification

Industry Keywords

Transportation SpecificationsConstruction MethodsConstruction ProductsContract ModificationsProject DocumentationBid PreparationConstruction BiddingOpinions Of Probable Construction CostProject Close OutDesign Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the first line of response to transportation and construction project representatives assigned to the various projects, including typical supervisory tasks such as day-to-day scheduling and workload allocation.
Develop and maintain transportation specifications and other standard contract documents in coordination with design personnel.
Work with project team during the initial contracting phase to develop project budgets and schedules that adequately account for transportation and construction phase efforts.
Provide constructability and QA/QC review of contract documents and provide otherwise related support for projects.
Maintain a working knowledge of and a continuing education effort focused on construction methods, materials, and products.
Conduct periodic reviews of job site progress in the field.
Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
Develop templates, databases, procedures, etc. for consistent preparation of opinions of probable construction cost and serve as the primary point of responsibility for preparation of OPCs.
Assist design engineering staff and clients in construction bidding and contracting activities such as attendance at bid openings, review and recommendation of contract award, preparation of final contract documents for execution, etc.
Lead the construction review process as necessary for problem identification and problem solving, scheduling, periodic payment requests, project documentation, contract modifications, project record, close out documents, and other documents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Four years of experience. Direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Related professional registration/certification desired.
Proficient in using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Advanced knowledge of MS Office
Knowledge of design, on-line reports and MDOT systems preferred
Superior communication and organizational skills and in-depth knowledge of industry products and operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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