This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:$67,268.42 - $105,000.00
Department:Development Services, General Government
Division: Engineering Technical Review
FLSA: Exempt
Job Description:The City is seeking qualified candidates for multiple Civil Engineering positions within our Engineering Technical Review Division. These roles support division operations through technical engineering and administrative duties related to development review for stormwater and roadway/engineering plans and reports, inspections, and project closeout.
4 Roles:- Civil Engineering Technician - $67,268.42 - $82,000.00
- Civil Engineer I - $77,067.98 - $91,000
- Civil Engineer II - $ 84,196.79 - $102,500
- Civil Engineering III - $91,984.95 - $120,000.00
Core Responsibilities (All Levels)
Successful candidates will support public and private development projects by performing work such as:
- Reviewing development and redevelopment plans, plats, and engineering documents for compliance with applicable design specifications, City policies, and regulatory requirements related to stormwater and roadway/engineering design.
- Identifying potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and conducting physical site assessments.
- Supporting and/or assisting with coordination, completion, and documentation of:
- Construction Activity inspections
- Engineering Permit inspections
- Engineering inspections associated with City Building Permits
- Reviewing final plats, record drawings, and video documentation, and participating in post-construction inspections required during project close-out and dedication.
- Analyzing reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, aerial photography, and technical data related to soil composition, terrain, hydrology, and other topographic/geologic characteristics.
- Preparing or assisting with modifications to reports, specifications, plans, schedules, environmental impact studies, and engineering designs.
- Supporting inspections of active construction sites to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, construction standards, and safety requirements.
- Interacting professionally with City employees, the public, design professionals, contractors, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues proactively.
- Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring documentation is properly filed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Role-Specific ResponsibilitiesCivil Engineering Technician- Works under the direction and supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
- Supports engineering staff with planning, design, and review of minor civil engineering projects (roads, bridges, small developments, irrigation, and drainage systems).
- Assists engineers and inspectors with field documentation, plan reviews, and project closeout tasks.
Civil Engineer I- Performs technical engineering and administrative duties supporting division operations.
- Reviews development and redevelopment projects with support from more senior staff.
- Assists more senior Civil Engineers as needed.
Civil Engineer II- Performs technical engineering and administrative duties supporting division operations.
- Independently reviews and manages more complex development and redevelopment projects.
- May direct the preparation of engineering reports, specifications, designs, and supporting project documentation.
- Provides higher-level support to inspection staff and may direct construction/maintenance activities when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications (By Position)Civil Engineering Technician- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid South Carolina driver's license
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, and Word (or similar software)
Civil Engineer I- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Two (2) years of relevant site, road, stormwater, or field construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid South Carolina driver's license
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, and Word (or similar software)
Civil Engineer II- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of relevant experience in site, road, stormwater, or wastewater design and field construction experience
- Preferably with a municipality, utility, county, or state
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina OR registered in another state with the ability to obtain SC licensure within 6 months of hire
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, and Word (or similar software)
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Preferred Qualifications (By Position)Civil Engineering Technician- Relevant site, road, stormwater, or field construction experience
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ESRI/GIS, and stormwater/hydrology modeling software
Civil Engineer I- Experience in site development and/or infrastructure construction and design
- Previous experience with stormwater management and permitting, hydrology and hydraulics for drainage/site design
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ESRI/GIS, and stormwater/hydrology modeling software
Civil Engineer II- Previous experience with:
- Stormwater management and permitting
- Hydrology and hydraulics for drainage/site design
- DOT road and bridge construction
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ESRI/GIS, and stormwater/hydrology modeling software
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
