Summary

We are looking for an Engineering Project Manager I! With Charleston being a coastal city, you will be an important part of improving our City’s infrastructure. From the historic Downtown to new developments, you and the rest of our team will share responsibility for improving existing drainage infrastructure and constructing new systems. Charleston is working on projects ranging from stormwater pump stations to resilient stormwater wetland floodplains.

Examples of Duties

• Investigate drainage issues to identify issues and develop potential solutions.
• Coordinate with City Field Operations Crews to support in-house construction efforts.
• Manage Projects from the City Small Project Allocation Funding including survey, design, permitting, and construction contracts. This includes development of scopes, contract procurement and administration, management of project progress, outreach with stakeholders, and follow-up/documentation of projects.
• Prepare a wide variety of drainage plans, maps, presentations, and other illustrative materials.
• Manage documentation in support of the Stormwater Management Program including maintaining databases and generating reports.
• Research and review engineering drawings, plats, and as-built/record drawings.
• Address potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and performing physical site assessments and specification requirements for public and private projects.
• Represent the City in coordination with State and other organizations for interagency coordination of stormwater projects and investigatory work.
• Interact with the general public and contractors on drainage issues.
• Attend meetings and public hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. or higher from an ABET accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in civil, stormwater, or environmental engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of South Carolina, or registered in another state with the ability to become certified with SC within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience with:
  • construction engineering
  • project management
  • hydrology and hydraulics for drainage
  • AutoCAD, ESRI GIS, ICPR, PondPack/Civil Storm, HEC-1, HYDRAFLOW, HydroCAD and/or SWWM software platforms

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits.