Lead Drainage & Hydraulics Engineer - Transportation

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, 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.