Transportation Engineering Manager

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Transportation Engineering Manager (North & Central LA Markets) for our Baton Rouge, LA office to provide quality roadway design, project management, and technical support for transportation projects throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. 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.

Position Overview:

The 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.

The 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.