Senior Civil Engineer, PE

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pensacola, FL

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer, PE for our Pensacola, FL office. This strategic hire will support continued project growth and help expand our capacity while maintaining the high level of service our clients expect. The Senior Civil Engineer will independently lead and manage civil engineering projects from planning through construction support, serving as both technical lead and primary client contact. Projects primarily support municipal clients (counties and utilities), with limited private commercial work, and include collaboration on larger multidisciplinary efforts while maintaining ownership of assigned deliverables.

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. With numerous office locations across the Southeast United States, Waggoner is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that extend far beyond traditional engineering.
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; 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

• Lead and independently manage civil engineering projects from planning and design through construction support.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses, evaluations, and design for general civil infrastructure projects, including utilities, drainage systems, and related site development components.
• Conduct assessments of existing infrastructure and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare and review engineering studies, technical reports, contract documents, and specifications.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate closely with the Hiring Manager and team members to align workload, priorities, and deliverables.
• Supervise and provide direction to a CAD Technician.
• Participate in internal planning discussions and contribute to overall team growth and operational efficiency.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and identification of project opportunities.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license – required.
• 12–15 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Strong private-sector civil engineering background (government-only experience limited to 1–2 years maximum).
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and manage projects.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Experience across general civil infrastructure projects (municipal utilities, drainage, site development, or related disciplines).
• Strong self-management, organization, and leadership capability.
• Entry-level managerial experience or demonstrated interest in advancing into broader project management responsibilities preferred.

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.