Hydraulics Team Lead

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Disability Insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) seeks a Hydraulics Team Lead for one of our South Carolina offices in Columbia, North Myrtle Beach, or North Charleston. You will guide drainage and stormwater design across transportation projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

The role requires senior-level expertise in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, SCDOT standards, and ORD software, with a strong ability to collaborate across roadway, environmental, and survey teams.

Qualifications

• Senior-level engineer with 8–12 years of experience in drainage and hydraulic design.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for transportation projects.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Drainage design

Stormwater management

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ORD (OpenRoads Designer)

Drainage modeling software

Job description

Columbia, SC

North Charleston, SC

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Opened 09/14/2026

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) is seeking a Hydraulics Team Lead for one of our South Carolina offices located in Columbia, North Myrtle Beach, or North Charleston.

As Hydraulics Team Lead, you will serve as the technical leader for drainage and stormwater design efforts across a variety of transportation projects. You will be responsible for guiding hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, developing innovative drainage solutions, and ensuring the quality and consistency of project deliverables while mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.

In this role, you will lead the preparation and review of drainage studies, stormwater management reports, culvert and bridge hydraulic analyses, floodplain evaluations, erosion and sediment control plans, and permitting support documents. Utilizing industry-standard software and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, you will provide technical direction on complex hydraulic challenges and make critical engineering decisions that support successful project delivery.

You will collaborate closely with roadway, structures, environmental, and survey teams to integrate drainage solutions into overall project design. The position will also involve participation in client meetings, pursuit of project opportunities, coordination with regulatory agencies, and support of project planning, budgeting, and scheduling efforts. As a self-starter, you will be expected to proactively identify project risks, develop practical solutions, and drive technical tasks forward with limited oversight.

Additionally, you will play an important role in building KCA’s hydraulics practice by mentoring junior engineers, conducting technical reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering the continued growth and development of the team. The ideal candidate is a technical leader who enjoys solving complex hydraulic problems, developing staff, and contributing to the successful delivery of transportation infrastructure projects.

Qualifications:

• Senior-level: 8-12 years of experience
• Experience working with SCDOT is required
• South Carolina PE License or ability to obtain it within 6 months is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and stormwater management principles
• Experience with SCDOT design standards, drainage criteria, and project development processes
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD), drainage modeling software, and related design tools is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating technical tasks is a plus

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for KCA

• KCA is a 50-year-old industry leader with 400+ employees in 12 design offices in 4 states
• Voted Best Places to Work and a Top Family Friendly Workplace
• Career development and advancement potential
• Great benefits package – medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) matching
• Terrific company culture that values well-being, rewards hard work and supports a balanced approach to life and work.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching, Retirement Plan
• Health insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Vision insurance
• Disability Insurance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program
• Competitive paid time off, Parental leave
• Referral program

About KCA

KCA is a minority-owned multidisciplinary engineering firm that has served the transportation industry for 50 years. KCA has steadily transformed from a three-person firm into an organization consistently listed on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Engineering Firms nationwide. Our firm has more than 400+ employees. We offer the stability and opportunities of a large firm, but when you join us you are not just a number, you are part of the family.

When you join Kisinger Campo & Associates (KCA) you will be working with talented, energetic people that enjoy what they do and have fun doing it. We work on a variety of transportation projects for state and local government clients in Florida and the Southeast including state DOTs, tolling authorities, counties, and cities. We are proud to have won local, state, and national awards for our innovation and problem solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.