Civil Engineer I - V (Stormwater Division)

Civil Engineer I - V (Stormwater Division)

Salary

$68,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annually

Location

3681 Leeds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, SC

Job Type

Full-Time (Exempt)

Job Number

PW211068

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/05/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

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.

We offer competitive salary, great benefits package to include: paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and parental leave, as well as training and advancement opportunities. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

GRADE: PROF 03 - PROF 06

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000 - $135,000*

• Hiring salary will be dependent upon applicants education, experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Evaluate watersheds for project feasibility by performing site evaluations, data research, and engineering analysis.
• Perform project management of feasible projects including easement acquisition, citizen coordination, design, cost estimates, permitting, development of bid packages, and construction management.
• Oversee project development, including determining the scope of projects, reviewing proposed design, negotiating consultant scope and design fees, and participating in public meetings.
• Manage engineering consultants by providing guidance on design issues during project development and construction.
• Attend meetings to effectively communicate project status to management, the County Administrator, elected officials, stakeholders and the citizens of Charleston County.

Stormwater MS4 Program:

• 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.

General Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Civil Engineer I

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum of 0-2 years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater management, engineering, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work is required.

Civil Engineer II

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum 2-5 years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater management, engineering, and project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work is required.

Civil Engineer III

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater management, engineering, and project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; Licensure as a Engineer in Training (E.I.T) or Project Management (PMP) required.

Civil Engineer IV

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum 8-11 years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater management, engineering, and project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; Licensure as a Engineer in Training (E.I.T) or Project Management (PMP) required; licensure as a Professional Engineer preferred.

Civil Engineer V

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum 11+ years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater management, engineering, and project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; licensure as a Professional Engineer required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Employer Charleston County Government

Address 4045 Bridge View Dr

Charleston, South Carolina, 29405

Phone 843-958-4700

Website http://www.charlestoncounty.org