Civil Engineer (Water Resources/Conveyance and Underground Utilities Specialist)

STV Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Charlotte, NC is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer with 8+ years of experience to design and coordinate large water, wastewater, and utility projects.

You will prepare preliminary layouts, construction plans, and specifications, lead interagency coordination and public meetings, perform field assessments, and support permitting and right‑of‑way activities; the firm values professional licensure and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of civil, water/wastewater, or utility engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with the preparation of construction plans and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with conducting field assessments and investigations for preliminary engineering studies.
• Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design and utility relocation/coordination.
• NCDOT or municipal infrastructure experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary layouts for facility plans, stormwater systems, underground utilities, grading and drainage.
• Prepare design and construction plans and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Design and coordinate water, wastewater, power, gas, and fiber optic utility lines for large projects.
• Perform engineering inspections during construction of large water and roadway projects.
• Prepare utility plans, specifications, cost estimates, and review contractor changes.
• Lead stakeholder reporting and interagency communication for NCDOT, municipalities, and clients.
• Assist with permitting, easements, right-of-way, and construction-phase coordination.
• Prepare supplemental engineering support documents and inspections.
• Maintain project records throughout project duration.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary layouts for facility plans, stormwater systems, underground utilities (existing and proposed), grading and drainage systems using surveys and field investigations
• Prepare design and construction plans and specifications for infrastructure projects such as municipal facilities (maintenance buildings), stormwater piping systems, open water drainage systems, roadways, potable water systems and sewer systems
• Design and coordinate the design and changes for water, wastewater, power, gas and fiber optic utility lines and their interactions for large water and large roadway improvement projects
• Perform engineering inspections of infrastructure projects, including utility line relocations, during the construction phase of large water and large roadway improvement projects
• Prepare utility plans, profiles, specifications, cost estimates, review shop drawings and review contractor change requests
• Lead the stakeholder reporting and interagency communication efforts for NCDOT, municipalities, utility owners, contractors, and project stakeholders via public meetings, client meetings, and reporting for the client as the technical liaison
• Assist with permitting, easements, right-of-way, and construction-phase coordination
• Prepare supplemental engineering support documents, permit applications and inspections
• Maintain project records throughout the duration of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of civil, water/wastewater, or utility engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience with the preparation of construction plans and specifications for infrastructure projects
• Experience with conducting field assessments and investigations for preliminary engineering studies
• Experience with water and wastewater pipeline design and utility relocation/coordination
• NCDOT or municipal infrastructure experience preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads preferred

Compensation

Compensation Range: $99,431.03 - $113,635.46

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.