Water Resources Engineering Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in South Carolina seeks an entry-level Water Resources Engineering Specialist to support drainage, stormwater design, and hydrologic analyses for transportation clients.

You will work under licensed engineers, gaining hands-on design experience with MicroStation and ORD, and learn DOT and municipal standards.

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 technical calculations and documentation; strong written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and learn DOT/municipal design standards.
• Occasional travel, about 15% regionally, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drainage and stormwater design for roadways, bridges, culverts, and municipal infra.
• Develop drainage plans, profiles, calculations, and construction sheets using MicroStation and ORD; use StormCAD.
• Support hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and reports including culvert/bridge studies and floodplain analyses.
• Assist with stormwater permitting documentation and NPDES/MS4 compliance.
• Prepare quantities, specifications, and inputs to scopes of work and schedules.
• Coordinate drainage designs with other disciplines and participate in meetings.
• Perform design checks, respond to review comments, and meet schedules and budgets.
• Participate in field visits and data collection as needed; perform related duties.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Stormwater design

Written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Coursework in hydrology and water resources

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

StormCAD

Geopak

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Job description

STV has an opportunity for an entry-level Water Resources Engineering Specialist to join our growing South Carolina team. Working closely with project managers and under the supervision of licensed professional engineers, this individual will support the planning, design, and delivery of drainage improvements, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for SCDOT, municipal, and other transportation clients. The position offers hands‑on design experience, exposure to multidisciplinary transportation projects, and opportunities for technical and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with drainage and stormwater design for roadway, bridge, culvert, intersection, and municipal infrastructure projects, including storm drains, culverts, stormwater management facilities, green stormwater infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control.
• Develop drainage plans, profiles, details, calculations, and construction-level plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including drainage modeling tools such as StormCAD, under the direction of PMs and senior staff.
• Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and the preparation of culvert/bridge studies, stormwater management reports, floodplain analyses, and other technical reports.
• Assist with stormwater permitting documentation, NPDES/MS4 compliance, and application of SCDOT and local government drainage standards, specifications, design manuals, and QA/QC procedures.
• Prepare supporting quantities, specifications, engineer’s cost estimates, and inputs to project scopes of work and schedules.
• Coordinate drainage designs with roadway, structures, utilities, maintenance of traffic (MOT), environmental, and other project disciplines; participate in project development and coordination meetings.
• Perform design checks, respond to review comments, and help deliver accurate work products on established schedules and budgets.
• Participate in field visits, data collection, and project coordination as needed; perform other related engineering duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, including coursework in hydrology and water resources; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Foundational understanding of stormwater drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and engineering design principles.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical calculations and documentation, with strong written communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team and willingness to learn applicable DOT and municipal design standards.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites and meetings; approximately 15% regional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or eligibility to pursue EIT certification.
• Internship, co‑op, academic project, or up to two years of relevant experience in drainage, stormwater, water resources, or transportation engineering.
• Academic or practical exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer/StormCAD, Geopak, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, PC or XP SWMM, FHWA HY-8, Hydraulic Toolbox, HEC-HMS, or HEC-RAS.
• Familiarity with SCDOT design criteria, NPDES permitting, stormwater BMPs, erosion and sediment control, or similar DOT/municipal requirements is a plus.

Work Environment & Development

This is a hybrid position based in STV’s Columbia or North Charleston office. Hybrid work arrangements, including up to two remote days per week where approved, are subject to business needs and may change. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to transportation projects across South Carolina and the broader region. STV supports professional development, continuing education, and progression toward professional licensure.

Benefits

STV offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending and health savings account options; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and holidays; parental leave; employee assistance resources; and continuing education and professional licensure support. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms.

STV is an equal opportunity employer. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Compensation Range: $64,848.58 - $74,112.66

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.