Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer

STV; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

STV is seeking a Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer in a hybrid arrangement based in Columbia or North Charleston, SC. The role involves leading drainage design for transportation projects, preparing stormwater documentation, and mentoring junior staff.

You will interact with clients, manage schedules and budgets, and use tools like Geopak Drainage, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS to deliver compliant, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; PE licensure required in SC.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with SCDOT/local permitting and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare storm water reports and hydraulic studies.
• Prepare stormwater permit documentation for agencies.
• Lead drainage design on transportation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project budgets/schedules.
• Interface with clients and project managers; ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Engineering degree

PE licensure

SCDOT experience

Client interaction

Project leadership

Civil design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree (Civil/Environmental)

Tools

Geopak Drainage

StormCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ESRI ArcGIS

XP-SWMM or similar

Job description

STV has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer to join our growing Atlantic practice. This hybrid position may be located in our Columbia or North Charleston, South Carolina offices. Consideration to other South Carolina locations will be given for highly qualified candidates. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, established, highly motivated, stable, and successful firm that has played a significant role in numerous major award-winning transportation projects throughout the STV Southern Region. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to be part of a successful, growing practice within a firm that values integrity, determination, drive, and rewards individuals accordingly. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with clients on a regular basis and contribute to business development efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional looking to take their career to the next level and grow a South Carolina based Water Resources Group.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Independently prepare Storm Water Management Reports and culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies
• Independently prepare and submit stormwater permit documentation through various agencies
• Participate in project development meetings
• Serve as the lead drainage engineer and Engineer of Record on projects as directed by senior staff.
• Provide professional design services for transportation improvement projects, including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, green stormwater, ESD/LID facilities, and erosion and sediment control.
• Coordinate design development and assist with technical direction of junior staff
• Achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
• Independently prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Establishing working relationships and interface with client technical staff and project managers
• Mentoring supporting water resource design staff
• The candidate will be independently designing and mentoring junior staff for successful project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional who wants to take the next steps in their career to manage projects, lead staff, and grow business.
• Responsibilities include:
• Using hydrologic and hydraulic software such as Geopak Drainage, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS modeling. Experience with XP-SWMM or similar is a plus.
• Using CADD and mapping software including MicroStation, AutoCAD, and ESRI ArcGIS. Openroads Designer and/or Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Submit NPDES permits and meet MS4 requirements of municipalities and other government entities
• Serve as a Discipline Lead or Project Manager on Projects of varying size and complexity. Typical projects include roadway, bridge, standalone drainage/culvert projects, as well as civil-site projects.
• May assist with other administrative and technical duties.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by statute or contract.

Required Skills

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering. A MS degree in Engineering is a plus (Civil, Biological, Agricultural, or another related discipline)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong inter-personal skills for client and other engineering discipline interaction
• Candidate should possess knowledge and experience of SCDOT and Local government design and permitting requirements. NCDOT or GDOT experience is a plus. Alternative Delivery experience or freight rail experience is a plus.
• Must be able to drive a car and have own transportation
• Lead small to large Civil projects.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience of Water Resources and Storm Water Design Engineering - design of storm drains, culverts, storm water management, BMPs, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and Floodplain studies, and environmental permitting, along with cost estimating
• PE licensure in South Carolina is required. Multi-state licensure is a plus.
• Water and sewer design experience is a plus, including relocation plans for transportation projects, and/or site utilities.

Compensation Range

$112,253.66 - $128,289.89

STV offers the following benefits

• 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.