Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer

STV Incorporated; Riverbanks (SC); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

STV Incorporated in South Carolina is seeking a Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer for a hybrid position in Columbia or North Charleston. You will independently prepare hydrologic studies, drainage designs, and stormwater permits while coordinating with clients and senior staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in water resources, and SC PE licensure; multi-state licensure is a plus. Growth opportunities and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• PE licensure in South Carolina is required.
• 5+ years of Water Resources and Storm Water Design Engineering experience, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and environmental permitting.
• Multi-state licensure is a plus.
• Experience with stormwater drainage and related permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare Storm Water Management Reports and culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies.
• Independently prepare and submit stormwater permit documentation through various agencies.
• Lead drainage design on projects as directed by senior staff.
• Coordinate design development and mentor junior staff on water resources projects.
• Submit NPDES permits and meet MS4 requirements of municipalities and other government entities.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree in Engineering

Tools

Geopak Drainage

StormCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

XP-SWMM

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ESRI ArcGIS

Openroads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Establish working relationships and interface with client technical staff and project managers
• Mentoring supporting water resource design staff
• Lead small to large Civil projects
• 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
• 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

Required Skills

• 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
• 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
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• A MS degree in Engineering is a plus (Civil, Biological, Agricultural, or another related discipline)

Compensation Range

$112,253.66 - $128,289.89

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.

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.

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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.

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