Job Description

Site Civil Engineer – Water

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Must Have's

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of direct site civil design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Strongly Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
• Experience designing lift stations, booster pump stations, pipelines, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

About the company:

Founded in 1919, this employee-owned firm provides engineering, planning, and environmental services across the aviation, transportation, water, wastewater, and federal sectors. With over 1,300 employees, it ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 100 Design Firms and is consistently recognized by the Zweig Group as a best place to work.

Are you an expert in site and infrastructure development? Are you interested in leading site civil design for large, complex, multidiscipline water and wastewater projects across South Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond? If so, this opportunity is for you.

A growing Water Design Center based in Greenville is looking for a Site Civil Engineer – Water to lead civil site design efforts for the expansion, improvement, and development of water and wastewater treatment plants. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of process, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers to deliver custom, high-quality solutions for municipalities facing evolving infrastructure needs and regulatory challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team of designers to produce detailed civil design plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop comprehensive, operationally efficient site plans.
• Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic calculations to support grading and drainage designs.
• Develop yard piping plans based on hydraulic modeling to optimize piping alignments throughout facilities.
• Coordinate with local authorities on stormwater management, floodplain compliance, grading, and permitting.
• Assist project teams in navigating local development standards and permit requirements.
• Recommend construction sequencing and contribute to construction phase services.
• Develop construction criteria and operational guidelines for treatment plants.
• Mentor and train civil team members to support their technical and professional growth.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of direct site civil design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Bonus Points If You Bring:

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D software.
• Experience designing lift stations, booster pump stations, pipelines, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with structural, building mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Expertise in developing erosion and sedimentation control plans.
• Active participation in local professional organizations.

About the Water Design Center:

This Water Design Center specializes in delivering complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects with full-service civil engineering capabilities. The environment fosters technical innovation, collaboration across disciplines, professional growth, and project excellence.

Benefits & Perks:

Enjoy highly competitive benefits, including:

• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Company contributions to HSAs
• Paid health and dental insurance premiums for participants in a nationally recognized wellness program
• Gym membership reimbursements
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support through company-paid memberships, licensing assistance, and continuing education

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