Hydraulics Senior Engineering Specialist

STV; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 127,000; 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 and Society Sub

Job summary

STV, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Hydraulics Senior Engineering Specialist to lead drainage design on transportation projects within the Transportation Group. The role requires coordinating a design team, guiding junior engineers, and delivering compliant, high-quality hydraulic solutions.

You will oversee sub-disciplines, coordinate with clients, and manage budgets while ensuring adherence to codes and professional standards. A PE license is preferred or obtainable within 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• Accredited Civil Engineering degree; master's degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sub-Discipline Lead or Deputy Discipline Lead on AD projects.
• Plan, direct, and supervise a design team with manpower and budget.
• Lead engineers and designers toward technical excellence.
• Provide technical consultations for interdisciplinary analyses.
• Ensure design compliance with codes and seal when required.
• Prepare material/equipment specifications and coordinate subconsultants.
• Maintain professional affiliations to stay current with technologies.
• Help determine budgets and staffing for the defined scope.
• May assist with additional admin and technical duties.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

ORD Drainage

Driver's license

Project leadership

Client relations

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

PE license preferred

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

STV, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics Senior Engineering Specialist within our Transportation Group in Raleigh, NC.

Specific Responsibilities

• Will function as a Sub-Discipline Lead or Deputy Discipline Lead on small to large Alternative Delivery (AD) projects, responsible for the work of the technical group.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of a design team requiring organization of manpower and financial accountability.
• Leads other engineers and design personnel in technical excellence and growth.
• Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by statute or contract.
• Prepares material/equipment technical specifications.
• Coordinate subconsultant work as necessary.
• Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies.
• Help determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• May assist with other administrative and technical duties.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design experience on AD Transportation Projects in the South Region.
• Experience successfully serving as a Discipline Lead, Sub-Discipline Lead, or Deputy Discipline Lead on Projects of varying size and complexity.
• Experience acting as a client liaison.
• Proven track record of delivering Drainage designs for municipalities & DOT’s throughout the South Region.
• Strong leadership skills.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering, Masters is a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• PE License if preferred or the ability to earn in 6-12 months.

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experience in supervising and hiring staff.
• OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Drainage & other commonly used H&H design software.
• Must be able to drive a car and have own transportation.
• Lead small to large Civil projects.
• Support client relations management activities.

Compensation Range

$111,362.75 - $127,271.72

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.