Senior Drainage Engineer

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s South Carolina transportation practice is looking for an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to join our team.  You will join a full services Stantec delivery team that is successfully delivering quality plans for SCDOT, local governments, and private developers. 

You will collaborate with Stantec’s Roadway Engineers, Structural Engineers, and Environmental Scientists on a variety of hydrologic / hydraulic studies and drainage improvements.  This includes both transportation improvement projects with longitudinal drainage systems, bridges, and culverts, and dedicated drainage improvement projects such as neighborhood drainage improvements and culvert replacements. 
 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analyze hydrologic / hydraulic stormwater conditions.
• Design of stormwater management systems, storm drain systems, open channel conveyance, culvert analysis, bridge hydraulics and floodplain compensation. 
• Oversee production of drainage improvement plans.
• Compilation of permits and reports for approval by regulating agencies.
• Establish and track project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide guidance to other engineers with less experience.
• Provide direction and coordinate staff necessary to complete assignments.
• Assist with preparation and / or review of proposals. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with SCDOT drainage criteria preferred. 
• Desirable candidate will have working knowledge of hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, and Geopak Drainage. 
• Knowledge in Microstation/Geopak. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in hydrologic / hydraulic analysis and design is preferred.  
• PE license in the state of South Carolina, or the ability to obtain one within six months is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.