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Working closely with project managers and under the supervision of licensed professional engineers, this individual will support the planning, design, and delivery of drainage improvements, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for SCDOT, municipal, and other transportation clients. The position offers hands-on design experience, exposure to multidisciplinary transportation projects, and opportunities for technical and professional development.\nKey Responsibilities\n· Assist with drainage and stormwater design for roadway, bridge, culvert, intersection, and municipal infrastructure projects, including storm drains, culverts, stormwater management facilities, green stormwater infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control.\n· Develop drainage plans, profiles, details, calculations, and construction-level plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD), including drainage modeling tools such as StormCAD, under the direction of PMs and senior staff.\n· Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and the preparation of culvert/bridge studies, stormwater management reports, floodplain analyses, and other technical reports.\n· Assist with stormwater permitting documentation, NPDES/MS4 compliance, and application of SCDOT and local government drainage standards, specifications, design manuals, and QA/QC procedures.\n· Prepare supporting quantities, specifications, engineer’s cost estimates, and inputs to project scopes of work and schedules.\n· Coordinate drainage designs with roadway, structures, utilities, maintenance of traffic (MOT), environmental, and other project disciplines; participate in project development and coordination meetings.\n· Perform design checks, respond to review comments, and help deliver accurate work products on established schedules and budgets.\n· Participate in field visits, data collection, and project coordination as needed; perform other related engineering duties.\nMinimum Qualifications\n· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, including coursework in hydrology and water resources; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.\n· Foundational understanding of stormwater drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and engineering design principles.\n· Ability to prepare accurate technical calculations and documentation, with strong written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\n· Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team and willingness to learn applicable DOT and municipal design standards.\n· Ability to travel occasionally to project sites and meetings; approximately 15% regional travel may be required.\nPreferred Qualifications\n· Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or eligibility to pursue EIT certification.\n· Internship, co-op, academic project, or up to two years of relevant experience in drainage, stormwater, water resources, or transportation engineering.\n· Academic or practical exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer/StormCAD, Geopak, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, PC or XP SWMM, FHWA HY-8, Hydraulic Toolbox, HEC-HMS, or HEC-RAS.\n· Familiarity with SCDOT design criteria, NPDES permitting, stormwater BMPs, erosion and sediment control, or similar DOT/municipal requirements is a plus.\nWork Environment & Development\nThis is a hybrid position based in STV’s Columbia or North Charleston office. Hybrid work arrangements, including up to two remote days per week where approved, are subject to business needs and may change. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to transportation projects across South Carolina and the broader region. STV supports professional development, continuing education, and progression toward professional licensure.\nBenefits\nSTV offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending and health savings account options; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and holidays; parental leave; employee assistance resources; and continuing education and professional licensure support. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms.\nSTV is an equal opportunity employer.\nThis position is not eligible for sponsorship.\nCompensation Range:\n$64,848.58 - $74,112.66STV offers the following benefits\nHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)\nDisability insurance\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment\n401(k) Plan\nRetirement Counseling\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nBack-Up Dependent Care\nParental Leave\nContinuing Education Program\nProfessional Licensure and Society Memberships\nSTV 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.\nNot 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. 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