Hydraulics Engineer

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!

Responsibilities include:
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.

Required Skills:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelors 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.