Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer

STV, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Licensure Support

Continuing Education

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer to lead and mentor in the Tennessee Water Resources Group, based in Franklin or Chattanooga.

The role focuses on culvert and hydraulic studies, stormwater permitting, and coordinating with clients and junior staff to deliver high-quality transportation design projects. The candidate should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and TN PE licensure or ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• TN licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies.
• Independently prepare and submit stormwater permit documentation through various agencies.
• Lead drainage engineer and Engineer of Record on projects as directed by senior staff.
• Provide professional design services for transportation projects including storm drains and culverts.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate design development with client staff.

Skills

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring staff

Public-sector experience

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

TN PE licensure or ability to obtain in 6 months

Tools

Geopak Drainage

SUDA

StormCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

OpenRoads Design

Geopak

Job description

STV has an exciting opportunity for a Drainage/Hydraulics Engineer in either our Franklin or Chattanooga, TN locations. This role is ideal for an experienced drainage and hydraulics engineer who is ready to take on greater technical leadership, guide complex design efforts, support public-sector clients, and mentor early-career staff while contributing to high-visibility transportation programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional looking to take their career to the next level and grow a Tennessee Water Resources Group.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Independently prepare culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies
• Independently prepare and submit stormwater permit documentation through various agencies
• Participate in project development meetings
• Serve as the lead drainage engineer and Engineer of Record on projects as directed by senior staff.
• Provide professional design services for transportation improvement projects, including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, and erosion and sediment control.
• Coordinate design development and assist with technical direction of junior staff
• Achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
• Independently prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Establishing working relationships and interface with client technical staff and project managers
• Mentoring supporting water resource design staff
• The candidate will be independently designing and mentoring junior staff for successful project outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years' of related experience
• PElicensure in TN or ability to obtain within 6 months

• TDOT design experience preferred
• TDEC Level I and Level II EPSC certification preferred
• Experience in design with highways, intersections, roundabouts, interchanges, widenings, and bike/ped facilities.
• Experience or familiarity with OpenRoads Design (ORD) and/or Geopak

• Candidate should possess knowledge and experience of TDOT and Local government design and permitting requirements.
• Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic software such as Geopak Drainage, SUDA, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS modeling.
• Experience preparing permit applications for local, state, and federal agencies is a plus
• Strong inter-personal skills for client and other engineering discipline interaction

Compensation Range:

$118,489.97 - $135,417.11

STV offers the following 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.