Civil/Water Resources Project Engineer

  • STV
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Full Time

STV has an immediate need in either our Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC offices for a Civil/Water Resources Project Engineer in our Transportation & Infrastructure division.

The ideal candidate is an individual who is a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and possesses a solid understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys being part of a strong team environment! Will also have opportunities to assist our transportation design efforts, providing geometric design for road and bridge projects (these skills are not required and can be learned on numerous projects).

Responsibilities include:

  • Use hydrologic and hydraulic software such as OpenRoads Designer (StormCAD), Geopak Drainage, and HEC-RAS modeling
  • Use CADD and mapping software including OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and ESRI ArcGIS
  • Prepare various technical reports in support of transportation project drainage designs
  • Produce quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
  • Prepare Storm Water Management Reports and culvert/bridge hydrologic & hydraulic studies
  • Provide professional design services for transportation improvement projects, including storm drains, culverts, storm water management, green stormwater, ESD/LID facilities, and erosion and sediment control
  • Coordinate permitting through various water management districts including NPDES permit requirements of municipalities and other government entities
  • Participate in project development meetings with client teams
  • Assist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
  • Establish working relationships with internal disciples and project managers within STV

Required Skills:

  • The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering (Civil, Biological, Agricultural, or another related discipline)
  • M.S. in Engineering is a plus
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience of Water Resources and Storm Water Design Engineering - design of storm drains, culverts, storm water management, BMPs, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, Floodplain studies, environmental permitting, and cost estimating
  • Experience in the North Carolina transportation field is desirable due to the unique nature of Erosion/Sediment Control and Stormwater Management permitting
  • Candidate should possess knowledge and experience of NC Department of Transportation and Local government design and permitting requirements
  • Strong inter-personal skills for client interaction and collaboration with other engineering disciplines
  • Ability to obtain an NC PE License preferred

Compensation Range:

$68,554.21 - $91,405.62

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs 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.

Job ID: 488320713
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025

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