Hydraulic & Transportation Engineer — Associate III

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to support the Lowcountry RPG Hydraulic Engineering Team in Columbia. You will guide junior staff, develop and review hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, and perform FEMA-related studies for crossings of regulated streams.

You will ensure compliance with NPDES permitting and represent the team at field reviews. Responsibilities include stormwater studies, complex roadway drainage design, bridge hydraulics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• Three years of engineering or construction management work experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to less-experienced employees with the Hydraulic Engineering Team.
• Develops and reviews hydrologic and hydraulic calculations using accepted design techniques.
• Performs studies for crossings of FEMA regulated streams.
• Follows NPDES regulations and permitting requirements in completing hydraulic design projects.
• Represents the Hydraulic Engineering Team at Design Field Reviews.
• Develops stormwater management studies to document stormwater property impacts.
• Designs complex roadway drainage projects, including large culverts and large storm sewer systems.
• Analyzes bridge projects using computer models, including unsteady flow analyses and multi-opening crossings.
• Computes scour profiles for bridges in the model.
• Uses Rational Method, TR-55, and USGS regression equations for hydrologic design.
• Performs FEMA studies, 'no-rise' certifications and CLOMRs.
• Designs sediment and erosion control devices and filters.
• Uses advanced methods to obtain flood data from stream gages.
• Performs flood routings and detention pond design with computer programs.
• Reviews consultant hydraulic studies and monitors consultant contracts.
• Applies NPDES and permitting requirements; assists in Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for NOI.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering experience

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to support the Lowcountry RPG Hydraulic Engineering Team in Columbia. You will guide junior staff, develop and review hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, and perform FEMA-related studies for crossings of regulated streams.

You will ensure compliance with NPDES permitting and represent the team at field reviews. Responsibilities include stormwater studies, complex roadway drainage design, bridge hydraulics