Water Resources Engineer - Drainage & Stormwater Design

STV; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

STV in Columbia, SC is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineering Specialist to join our growing team. You will assist with drainage and stormwater design, develop plans and calculations, and support hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for SCDOT and municipal clients.

You will work under licensed engineers, gain hands-on design experience, and use MicroStation/ORD and StormCAD. Hybrid work in Columbia or North Charleston with professional development opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field; hydrology/water resources coursework.
• Foundational understanding of stormwater drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and design principles.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical calculations and documentation; strong written skills.
• Collaborative, willing to learn DOT/municipal design standards; travel ~15%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drainage and stormwater design for roadway/bridge/culvert projects.
• Develop drainage plans and calculations; produce construction-level sheets using MicroStation/ORD.
• Support hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and related reports.
• Assist with permitting documentation and QA/QC per DOT standards.
• Prepare quantities, specs, and cost estimates; coordinate with multiple disciplines.
• Participate in field visits, data collection, and project coordination.
• Perform design checks and respond to review comments; meet schedules and budgets.

Skills

Stormwater design

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Technical calculations

Written communication

Team collaboration

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

StormCAD

Geopak

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

FHWA HY-8

Job description

STV in Columbia, SC is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineering Specialist to join our growing team. You will assist with drainage and stormwater design, develop plans and calculations, and support hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for SCDOT and municipal clients.

You will work under licensed engineers, gain hands-on design experience, and use MicroStation/ORD and StormCAD. Hybrid work in Columbia or North Charleston with professional development opportunities is offered.