Water Resources Engineer

Career-Collective; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Career-Collective is looking for a qualified engineer to work on drainage design for highway and bridge construction projects in West Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and be a Professional Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include performing drainage designs, reviewing compliance with plans, and mentoring junior engineers. Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics is a must. This position includes a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of water resources experience performing drainage design.
• Familiarity with South Carolina Department of Transportation design principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform drainage design on highway and bridge construction projects.
• Review documents for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Mentor younger engineers in hydrology and hydraulics.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Communication skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in MicroStation

Proficiency in HEC-RAS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MicroStation

GEOPAK

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

TR-20

FHWA Hydraulics Toolbox

HY8

Job description

As part of our team, you will work closely with Project Engineers on Design-Bid-Build alternative delivery infrastructure projects to provide technical planning, design, and construction support for hydrologic and hydraulic models, erosion control, stormwater abatement, and green infrastructure on highway, bridge, municipal street, and pedestrian projects. Our Hydrological and Hydraulic Services include roadway drainage plans, bridge hydraulic analysis, storm sewer design, ditch design, culvert analysis, pond design, energy dissipation design, FEMA analysis, flood control modeling, scour analysis, riverine analysis for multidimensional flow, erosion and sediment control, NPDES permitting and stormwater management. This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform drainage design on highway and bridge construction projects.
• Review documents and design work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Prepare designs to include state stormwater management plan requirements.
• Mentor younger engineers in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Participate in field investigations, some travel may be required in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritizing client satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with software such as MicroStation, GEOPAK, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-20, FHWA Hydraulics Toolbox, HY8, etc., is advantageous.
• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics modeling.
• A valid Driver’s License and safe driving record are required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Must complete a pre-employment screening.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required with 4+ years of water resources experience performing drainage design on highway and bridge construction projects required.
• Experience with South Carolina Department of Transportation design principles is required.