Hydraulics Engineer

STV•North Charleston, SC

1d•$118,490 - $135,417•Hybrid

About The Position

STV has an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics Engineer to join our Carolinas practice. This hybrid position may be located in Columbia, South Carolina, Rock Hill, South Carolina, or our 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, and 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. This position offers the opportunity for professional development at an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm that is poised for significant growth! 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 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 designing independently and mentoring junior staff members for successful project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys being part of a strong team environment!

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

A MS degree in Engineering is a plus (Civil, Biological, Agricultural, or another related discipline)
NCDOT or GDOT experience is a plus.
Alternative Delivery experience is a plus.
Openroads Designer and/or Civil 3D experience is a plus.
Experience with XP-SWMM or similar is a plus.
Multi-state licensure is a plus.
Water and sewer design experience is a plus, including relocation plans for transportation projects, and/or site utilities.

Responsibilities

Using hydrologic and hydraulic software such as Geopak Drainage, StormCAD, 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.

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 (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships