Lead Sanitary Engineer — Water & Wastewater Systems

Richland County Government; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government is seeking a Sanitary Engineer to lead all engineering processes for the Utilities Department, overseeing design and construction of county utility systems and ensuring contract compliance.

The position reports to the Deputy Director and requires a BS in Civil Engineering with 4–6 years of experience, SC driver’s license, and potential to obtain Professional Engineer licensure within a year. AutoCAD, Sewer/Water CAD, and GIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Civil Engineering with 4–6 years of experience.
• Engineer must obtain South Carolina PE registration within 1 year.
• Valid SC driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the department's operating budget.
• Coordinate and supervise design/construction of utility systems.
• Review projects for compliance with contract specifications.
• Manage on-call operation and maintenance support as needed.
• Prepare reports and documents for county officials.

Skills

AutoCAD

Sewer CAD

Water CAD

GIS mapping

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Richland County Government is seeking a Sanitary Engineer to lead all engineering processes for the Utilities Department, overseeing design and construction of county utility systems and ensuring contract compliance.

The position reports to the Deputy Director and requires a BS in Civil Engineering with 4–6 years of experience, SC driver’s license, and potential to obtain Professional Engineer licensure within a year. AutoCAD, Sewer/Water CAD, and GIS skills are essential.