Hydro Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate II (61035974)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an entry-level engineer to support hydrologic and hydraulic design under general supervision. You will perform basic calculations and drainage studies for simple projects, including NPDES and stormwater analyses, using standard methods and models.

The role also involves pipe design, flow-rate assessments, and reading road or bridge plans. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field and one year of engineering or construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and 1 year of engineering or construction management work experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic hydrologic and hydraulic calculations using design techniques.
• Complete basic drainage projects and studies (NPDES and stormwater).
• Perform hydraulic design on simple bridge crossings using computer models.
• Design pipe systems using storm sewer design programs.
• Compute pre/post development flow rates for stormwater studies.
• Design sediment and erosion control devices.
• Analyze large culverts using culvert analysis software.
• Determine inlet locations and spread calculations for storm sewers.
• Read and interpret road or bridge plans.
• Develop hydraulic grade lines for storm sewer systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydrologic calculations

Hydraulic calculations

Design calculations

Reading plans

Computer modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

Tools

Storm sewer design software

Culvert analysis software

Bridge hydraulic analysis software

Job description

Under general supervision, performs basic hydrologic and hydraulic calculations using accepted design techniques. Completes basic drainage projects and studies, such as drainage design for secondary and simple primary projects, NPDES and stormwater management studies, and bridge hydraulic analyses for simple bridge crossings.

Utilizes the Rational Method, TR-55 method, and USGS regression equations to calculate flood discharges.

Performs hydraulic design studies on simple bridge crossings using computer models.

Designs pipe systems using storm sewer design computer programs.

Calculates pre and post development flow rates to develop storm water management studies.

Designs sediment and erosion control devices, including sediment dams, ditch checks, and inlet structure filters.

Analyzes large culverts and box culverts using culvert analysis computer programs.

Determines inlet locations and perform spread calculations for storm sewer systems.

Reads and interprets any set of road or bridge plans.

Develops hydraulic grade lines for storm sewer systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.