This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $84,196.79 - $102,000.00 Department: Development Services, General Government Division: Engineering Technical Review FLSA: Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will perform technical engineering and administrative duties to support division operations. Examples of Duties: Reviews plans, plats, and documents for new 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 Engineering 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 or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects. Inspects 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 to support the City’s operations as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or higher in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited college or university, and four years of relevant site, road, stormwater, or wastewater design, and field construction experience; preferably with a municipality, utility, county or state; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid state-issued driver’s license. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer’s license for South Carolina. Previous experience with: all aspects of stormwater management and permitting, hydrology and hydraulics for drainage/site design and DOT road / bridge construction. Knowledge of: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Slope Stability Software, ESRI, GIS, ICPR, PondPack/Civil Storm, HEC-1, HYDRAFLOW, HydroCAD and/or SWWM software platforms. Other Necessary Requirements: 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.
