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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineering Specialist to support drainage, stormwater, and hydraulics work for transportation and municipal projects. Reporting to project managers and licensed engineers, you will gain hands-on design experience and contribute to project delivery across Columbia and the region.

• Assist with drainage and stormwater design for roadways, bridges, culverts, intersections, and municipal infrastructure (storm drains, culverts, stormwater management facilities, green infrastructure, erosion & sediment control).
• Develop drainage plans, profiles, details, calculations, and construction-level plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Run drainage and stormwater models (e.g., StormCAD) and support hydrologic & hydraulic modeling, culvert/bridge studies, floodplain analyses, and technical reports.
• Prepare permitting documentation, support NPDES/MS4 compliance, and apply SCDOT and local drainage standards and QA/QC procedures.
• Produce supporting quantities, specifications, engineer’s cost estimates, and inputs to scopes and schedules.
• Coordinate with roadway, structures, utilities, MOT, environmental, and other disciplines; attend project coordination meetings.
• Perform design checks, respond to review comments, participate in field visits and data collection, and help deliver accurate work products on schedule and within budget.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline with coursework in hydrology/water resources. Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Foundational understanding of stormwater drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and engineering design principles.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical calculations and clear documentation.
• Strong written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn DOT and municipal design standards.
• Ability to travel regionally to project sites and meetings (approximately 15% travel).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or eligibility to pursue EIT.
• Internship, co-op, academic project experience, or up to two years’ relevant experience in drainage, stormwater, water resources, or transportation engineering.
• Academic or practical exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer/StormCAD, Geopak, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, PC/XP SWMM, FHWA HY-8, Hydraulic Toolbox, HEC-HMS, or HEC-RAS.
• Familiarity with SCDOT design criteria, NPDES permitting, stormwater BMPs, erosion & sediment control, or similar DOT/municipal requirements.

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Work Environment & Development

This is a hybrid position based in Confidential Client’s Columbia or North Charleston office. Hybrid arrangements (including up to two remote days per week where approved) are subject to business needs. You will work alongside experienced engineers and have opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and progression toward professional licensure.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $64,848.58 - $74,112.66 per year

Confidential Client offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including HSA options)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and retirement counseling
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave and back-up dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education and professional licensure support

This listed pay range is a good-faith estimate. Final salary may vary based on geography, education, experience, and certifications.

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Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Confidential Client encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds — skills and experience may align even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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