Civil Engineer I | Civil Engineer II | Civil Engineer III

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary:$103,249.40 - $120,000.00 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. 3 Roles:Civil Engineer I - $77,067.98 - $91,000Civil Engineer II - $ 84,196.79 - $102,500Civil Engineer 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 inspectionsEngineering Permit inspectionsEngineering inspections associated with City Building PermitsReviewing 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 Engineer IPerforms 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 IIPerforms 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.Civil Engineer IIIPerforms technical engineering and administrative duties supporting division operations.Independently reviews and manages the most complex development and redevelopment projects.Prepares or directs preparation of engineering reports, specifications, designs, and supporting project documentation.Provides the highest level of support to inspection staff and may direct construction/maintenance activities when necessary Minimum Qualifications (By Position)Civil Engineer IBachelor of Science (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related fieldTwo (2) years of relevant site, road, stormwater, or field construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experienceValid South Carolina driver’s licenseThorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, and Word (or similar software)Civil Engineer IIBachelor of Science (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited college or universityFour (4) years of relevant experience in site, road, stormwater, or wastewater design and field construction experiencePreferably with a municipality, utility, county, or stateRegistered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina OR registered in another state with the ability to obtain SC licensure within 6 months of hireValid state-issued driver’s licenseThorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, and Word (or similar software)Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be consideredCivil Engineer IIIBachelor of Science (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited college or universitySix (6) years of relevant experience in site, road, stormwater, or wastewater design and field construction experiencePreferably with a municipality, utility, county, or stateRegistered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina OR registered in another state with the ability to obtain SC licensure within 6 months of hireValid state-issued driver’s licenseThorough 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 Engineer IExperience in site development and/or infrastructure construction and designPrevious experience with stormwater management and permitting, hydrology and hydraulics for drainage/site designEngineer in Training (EIT) certificationKnowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ESRI/GIS, and stormwater/hydrology modeling softwareCivil Engineer IIPrevious experience with:Stormwater management and permittingHydrology and hydraulics for drainage/site designDOT road and bridge constructionKnowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ESRI/GIS, and stormwater/hydrology modeling softwareCivil Engineer IIIExperience in site development and/or infrastructure construction and design preferred.Experience with all aspects of stormwater management and permitting, hydrology and hydraulics for drainage/site design preferred. Background in permitting, especially if with a municipality.Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Slope Stability Software, ESRI, GIS, ICPR, PondPack/Civil Storm, HEC-1, HEC-RAS, HYDRAFLOW, HydroCAD and/or SWWM software platforms. 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]