Development Engineer Salary Jobs in Ladson, SC (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

New Development Associate Engineer/ New Development Engineer

Job Announcement No: 26-121

Vacant Position(s): 3

Department: New Development

Applications Accepted through Sunday, September 27, 2026

Salary Range: See Below

Grade: See Below

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision of the Director of New Development provides technical design and constructability reviews of developer engineer prepared permitting packages for the construction of water and wastewater systems to serve new development.

Essential Functions:

• Provides technical design and constructability reviews of developer engineer prepared plans, specifications, and calculations for the extension of water and wastewater systems to serve new development.
• Provides technical design and constructability reviews of developer engineer prepared plans, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater “Service Only” projects.
• Ensures compliance with criteria set forth under CWS’s Water & Wastewater Policy Manual, Minimum Standards for the Design & Construction of Water and Wastewater Systems (Minimum Standards), and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) State Primary Drinking Water Regulations, and Standards for Wastewater Facilities Construction.
• Meets with developers, developer engineers, and contractors regarding CWS’s water and wastewater policies, procedures, and requirements for new development.
• Provides technical assistance to the New Development Program Manager with determining the availability and non-availability of water and wastewater service; reviews hydraulic flow analyses of the water distribution system and capacity analyses of the wastewater collection system.
• Coordinates with the New Development Expediter to prepare and provide technical review of hydrostatic flow test requests and results.
• Coordinates with the New Development Program Manager and New Development Expediter on status of all assigned projects to ensure detailed design and constructability reviews are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with the New Development Expediter on status of all required permit applications for submission to local, state, and federal permitting agencies, including SCDES, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and local municipalities.
• Coordinates, tracks and updates the status of assigned projects using Cityworks Permitting, Licensing, and Land Management (PLL) software to ensure project information remains current and reviews and approvals remain on schedule.
• Responsible for coordinating field investigations of water and wastewater systems with the Water Distribution Department and Wastewater Collection Department, as necessary.
• Conducts and interprets property research utilizing county plats, subdivision records, CWS GIS data, record drawings, and historic project records to provide design direction.
• Prepares maps and exhibits by compiling data from record drawings, valve cards, GIS, and other relevant documentation.
• Assists the Director of New Development with maintaining, updating and publishing CWS Minimum Standards and construction details.

• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures required.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

• Routine sedentary work with extended sitting required. Occasionally positions self to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and transport objects. Objects greater than 50 lbs. require a two-person operation.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, traverse in adverse field conditions to include uneven ground, and climb ladders to evaluate or inspect equipment and facilities.
• Ability to reach, pull, lift and handle objects in a workplace environment.
• Routinely operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as but not limited to a telephone, fax, copier and calculator.
• Must be able to make visual observations during both daytime and nighttime conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate (issue and receive) in writing and verbally to include comprehension of complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens, manuals and reports for understanding and action.

• Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.
• At times subject to environmental conditions. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.

Depending on Qualifications, you may be hired at the levels below:

New Development

Associate Engineer

New Development

Engineer

Hiring Range

$78,457.60($37.72/hr.) - $98,072.00($47.15/hr.)

$83,366.40($40.08/hr.) - $108,430.40($52.13/hr.)

Salary Range

$78,457.60($37.72/hr.) - $121,617.60($58.47/hr.)

$83,366.40($40.08/hr.) - $133,369.60($64.12/hr.)

Education and/or Experience

The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at Grade 111:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with preference given for a strong program of courses in the design of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Knowledge of and experience with the design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to civil design and hydraulics associated with utilities and other types of associated facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam software.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• Ability to evaluate problems and develop and implement solutions.

• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at Grade 112:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with preference given for a strong program of courses in the design of water and wastewater infrastructure. Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in civil design.
• Knowledge of and experience with the design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to civil design and hydraulics associated with utilities and other types of associated facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam software.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• Ability to evaluate problems and develop and implement solutions.

• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license required.
• Registration as an Engineer-In-Training in the state of South Carolina required within 24 months of hire.

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of South Carolina.

Training Needs:

• OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
• Skills Based Training
• Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements
• ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
• See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position

Potential Career Path:

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

• New Development Engineer
• Major Capital Engineer