Civil Engineer I at City of Charleston

Stoke Gifford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

86000.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Site Development, Stormwater Management, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Construction Inspection, Project Management, AutoCAD, GIS, Blueprint Analysis, Microsoft Office, Construction Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Reporting, Problem Solving

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $77,067.98 - $86,000.00 Department: Development Services, General Government Division: Engineering Technical Review FLSA: Exempt Job Description: This role will perform technical engineering and administrative duties to support division operations. This level 1 role will handle smaller development and redevelopment projects and assist more senior Civil Engineers as needed. Example of Duties: Reviews plans and documents for smaller development and redevelopment projects to ensure conformance with applicable design specifications, City policy, and applicable regulatory requirements. Addresses potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and performs physical site assessments and specification requirements for public and private projects. Assists Technician/Inspector positions with the coordination, completion, and documentation of Construction Activity inspections, Engineering Permit inspections, and all other Engineering Inspections associated with Building Permits issued by the City. Reviews final plats, record drawings, and video, and performs post-construction inspections required during project close-out / dedication. Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects. Prepares modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects. Assists in inspecting active construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to approved engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards; may direct construction and maintenance activities when needed. Interacts with other City employees, the general public, design professionals, contractors and regulatory bodies in a professional, proactive and engaged manner; displaying enthusiastic initiative to solve issues and problems. Keeps current, accurate records on each working project, and ensures development plan review and approval documents are appropriately filed. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or higher in in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field and two years of relevant site, road, stormwater, or field construction experience ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid South Carolina issued driver's license. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam and Word or similar software. Preferred Qualifications: 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. Experience in site development and/or infrastructure construction and design. Previous experience with all aspects of stormwater management and permitting, hydrology and hydraulics for drainage/site design. Engineer in Training Certification. Other Necessary Requirements: In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. 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] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Responsibilities

This role will perform technical engineering and administrative duties to support division operations, handling smaller development and redevelopment projects while assisting senior Civil Engineers. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, conducting site assessments, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.