| Location | Richland County, SC |
| Salary | $74,500–$121,890 Per Year |
Transp Engr Assoc III - Hydro Transportation Engineer Associate III (61035461)
Salary
$74,500.00 - $121,890.00 Annually
Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
194380
Agency
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
HD23
Position Number:
61035461
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.
$74,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$121,890.00
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Provides guidance to less-experienced employees with the Lowcountry RPGs Hydraulic Engineering Team. Develops and reviews hydrologic and hydraulic calculations using accepted design techniques. Performs studies for crossings of FEMA regulated streams. Follows NPDES regulations and permitting requirements in completing hydraulic design projects. Represents the RPG Hydraulic Engineering Team at Design Field Reviews.
Develops stormwater management studies to document stormwater property impacts.
Designs complex roadway drainage design projects, including large culverts, ditches, energy dissipators, and large storm sewer systems.
Analyzes all types of one- and two-dimensional bridge projects using computer models, including unsteady flow analyses and complex bridge crossings with multiple openings. Compute scour profiles for all bridges in the model.
Utilizes the Rational Method, TR-55 method, at USGS regression equations for hydrologic design as appropriate.
Performs FEMA studies, "no-rise" certifications and CLOMRs.
Designs sediment and erosion control devices, including sediment dams, ditch liners, and inlet structure filters.
Utilizes advanced design techniques such as Log Pearson, urban regression equations, and hydrograph development to obtain flood data from all sources, including stream gages.
Performs complex flood routings, detention pond and sediment basin design using appropriate computer programs.
Reviews consultant hydraulic studies and plans and assists in monitoring consultant contracts.
Applies NPDES and permitting requirements in completing projects. Assist in preparing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for the NOI process.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operators license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Employer State of South Carolina
Agency Department of Transportation-Headquarters Address 955 Park Street, Room 115
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone 803-737-1321
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