Mid-Level Hydraulics Engineer

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Retirement Plan

HSA

Dental insurance

FSA

Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) seeks a Mid-Level Hydraulics Engineer to develop drainage and stormwater designs for transportation projects in South Carolina.

The role emphasizes technical analysis and the ability to perform hydraulic tasks with guidance from senior staff. The candidate should have 4–7 years of experience, a SC PE license or ability to obtain it within 6 months, and a BS in Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in hydraulics engineering
• Experience with SCDOT is required
• SC PE License or ability to obtain it within 6 months
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Strong hydrologic and hydraulic modeling knowledge
• Experience with SCDOT design standards and drainage criteria
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and drainage modeling tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Experience mentoring junior staff is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare drainage studies and hydraulic calculations
• Conduct stormwater management analyses and floodplain evaluations
• Design culverts and drainage systems and support permitting documentation
• Coordinate with roadway, structures, environmental, and survey teams to integrate hydraulic considerations
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical discussions

Skills

Hydraulic design

Hydrologic modeling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Columbia, SC
North Charleston, SC
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Opened 09/14/2026

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

As a Mid-Level Hydraulics Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical development and production of drainage and stormwater design for transportation projects. This position is highly technical and analysis-focused, offering the opportunity to independently perform a wide range of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering tasks while continuing to grow under the guidance of senior technical staff.

You will be responsible for preparing drainage studies, hydraulic calculations, stormwater management analyses, culvert and closed drainage system designs, floodplain evaluations, erosion and sediment control plans, and supporting documentation for permitting and environmental compliance. Working within DOT criteria, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, you will apply engineering principles to develop practical, cost-effective drainage solutions that support project goals and minimize environmental impacts.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical contributor who can independently execute most aspects of hydraulic design and analysis while recognizing when more complex engineering challenges require collaboration with senior engineers. You will regularly coordinate with roadway, structures, environmental, and survey teams to ensure hydraulic considerations are appropriately integrated into project development.

This role is best suited for an engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, performing detailed analyses, and developing robust drainage solutions for transportation infrastructure projects. Opportunities to mentor junior staff, contribute to technical discussions, and expand project responsibilities will be available as experience and expertise grow.

Qualifications:

• Mid-level: 4-7 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 leavel>
• 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.