Engineer I or II; Stormwater Division - PW

Overview

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! This position is primarily responsible for providing engineering support to the Public Works Department’s Stormwater Division and other related tasks/duties.

GRADE: PROF/03 - $68,140 - $89,252
GRADE: PROF/04 - $76,315 - $99,964
Hirring salary range: $68,140 - $99,964 (Annual Salary Range). Hiring salary will be dependent upon applicant's education, experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications.

• Review construction plans and stormwater calculations for Charleston County and various local governments for compliance with the stormwater management regulations and good engineering practices.
• Implement more effective water quality programs such as sediment control during construction, post-construction BMP inspections, education on BMP maintenance, and targeting non-point source pollution.
• Provide support to other engineers, project managers, inspectors, and admin staff as needed.
• Review plan submittals to ensure applicable Federal, State and Local standards are met.
• Coordinate with contractors, County field operations, Asset Management, stormwater inspectors, consulting engineers, surveyors, utility representatives, and other officials to gather and disseminate information and maintain records necessary to satisfy public improvement requirements.
• Respond to citizen’s inquiries regarding drainage issues, maintenance, or permitting.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Serve on engineering consultant selection boards and as a technical resource on committees, task forces, and related groups.
• Designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum of 0-2 years (Civil Engineer I) or 2-5 years (Civil Engineer II) of progressively responsible experience in Stormwater Management, Engineering, and Project Management.
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Engineer is preferred.
• Must be skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting construction drawings, stormwater Hydraulic and Hydrological calculations, technical reports, specifications, and regulatory documents.
• CAD, GIS, and Stormwater modeling experience are complimentary to the position.
• Must communicate verbally and in written form in a clear and concise manner, work under pressure within critical periods, work various jobs at the same time, interpret various codes and regulations, and must be able to operate a personal computer.
• A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position is required.

We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and paternity leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!