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This position serves as a bridge between design staff and senior leadership, managing day-to-day project execution while developing expertise in business development and staff mentorship.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Transportation Engineering Manager will serve as the primary leader of our transportation design practice in North and Central Louisiana. Based in our Baton Rouge office, this leader will serve as the primary point of contact for North and Central Louisiana Area Managers, Client Service Managers, and office staff related to transportation project pursuits, delivery, and design resources. Responsibilities also include meeting with clients, municipalities, and agency partners in the region, guiding projects from scoping through final delivery. The role works closely with the Senior Transportation Engineering Manager to deliver high-quality roadway projects while developing leadership and technical skills within a collaborative team. While in this role, the Transportation Engineering Manager will also support our Baton Rouge area practice.\nThe Transportation Engineering Manager will collaborate with the Sr. LA Transportation Director to set technical direction for North and Central Louisiana projects, oversee design teams and quality control, mentor engineers, support business development, and serve as a trusted advisor on planning and design decisions. Travel to North and Central Louisiana project sites and client meetings will be as needed.\n\nYour Primary Responsibilities will include\nEssential Functions:\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nProject Management & Delivery:\nManage multiple roadway design projects from concept through construction\nCoordinate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery within budget\nPrepare project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans\nMonitor project progress and proactively address challenges\nLead project meetings and present design solutions to clients\nTechnical Design:\nPerform engineering analysis and design for roadways, intersections, and related infrastructure\nApply LaDOTD and local municipality design standards and guidelines\nDesign stormwater management facilities for roadway drainage\nPrepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates\nReview and QA/QC design work prepared by junior staff\n Team Collaboration & Development:\nMentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers\nCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, environmental, traffic)\nSupport quality control processes for project deliverables\nAssist in training junior staff on design standards and software tools\nClient Relations & Business Development:\nMaintain strong client relationships and serve as day-to-day project contact\nParticipate in proposal preparation and client presentations\nSupport business development efforts through networking and technical expertise\nAttend industry events and maintain professional relationships\nConstruction Support:\nProvide construction phase services including plan interpretations and RFI responses\nConduct periodic site visits to observe construction progress\nCoordinate with the Construction Services team on constructability issues\nWhat you'll need\n Required Education & Licensure:\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering\nLicensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana\nRequired Experience:\nMinimum of 8 years of roadway design and project management experience\nExperience with LA DOTD projects strongly preferred; municipal or other state DOT experience will be considered\nDemonstrated project management experience with budgets $500K\nProficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation required\nTechnical Knowledge:\nWorking knowledge of AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, and LA DOTD design manuals/EDSMs\nUnderstanding of traffic engineering principles\nFamiliarity with roadway drainage design and stormwater management\nKnowledge of construction sequencing and phasing\n Software Skills:\nAdvanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)\nExperience with ProjectWise and Deltek Vision a plus\nCAD software proficiency required\nExperience with OpenRoads or Inroads software a plus\nProfessional Skills:\nStrong written and verbal communication abilities\nExcellent organizational and time management skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously\nTeam-oriented with leadership potential\nSelf-motivated and proactive problem solver\nSupervisory Responsibility\n The role may supervise 3-8 design engineers, designers, and/or CAD technicians depending on project needs. Reports directly to the Senior Transportation Engineering Manager and Senior LA Transportation Director.\nWork Environment\nThis position operates in a professional office environment in Baton Rouge, LA (Airline Office) with occasional travel to project sites, client offices, and other Waggoner locations throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Hybrid/flexible work arrangements available after initial onboarding period.\nCareer Path\n\nThis role provides a clear pathway to senior leadership positions within Waggoner's transportation practice, with opportunities to:\nDirect Advancement to Senior Transportation Engineering Manager or Technical Discipline Lead. Future Potential Advancement to Director of Transportation, Market Sector Lead, Area Manager, or other office leadership roles\nExpand project and people management responsibilities\nLead business development initiatives\n\nWhy Join Our Team\nAbout Waggoner\n\n Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our team brings together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments.\nWe believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaboration problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve.\nOur culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.\n\nOur Vision\n To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.\nOur Mission\n Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.\nWe 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: \n\nWEI Incentive Program \nHealthy Workplace Program \nEmployee Referral Bonus \nCompetitive Health Benefits \n401(k) retirement savings plan\nCareer Development and Training \nFlexible/Hybrid Schedule \nCommunity Service Opportunities \n\nWaggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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