New Development Expediter, Charleston Water System
• Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Program Manager with the review of all new development portal submittals; performs a preliminary review of design plans, specifications, and calculations to determine compliance with CWS Minimum Standards for the Design & Construction of Water and Wastewater Systems (Minimum Standards). • Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects regarding submittal status, policies, fees, contracts and any other project requirements; prepares clear and concise written correspondence to the developer and the developer’s engineer.
• Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Program Manager with determining the availability and non-availability of water and wastewater service; acts as liaison between CWS, the developer, and the developer’s engineer to obtain hydraulic flow analyses of the water distribution system and capacity analyses of the wastewater collection system. • Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Program Manager with preparing fee determinations and generating invoices for tap, impact and engineering services fees.
• 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. • Coordinates investigations of the distribution and collection systems with Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, as necessary. • Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Engineer; ensures all required permit applications for submission to local, state, and federal permitting agencies, including SCDES, SCDOT, and local municipalities.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience or a combination of relevant education and experience totaling five (5) years. • Prior water and or wastewater utility experience preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Familiarity with AutoCAD and Bluebeam software preferred. • Ability to evaluate problems and develop and implement solutions. • Familiarity with engineering/surveying principles and practices. • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations • Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required. 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.
• Sedentary work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to transport or move objects. • Ability to traverse in adverse field conditions, mud, etc., as well as observe and hear. • Ability to read and comprehend as well as develop and write technical reports. • Ability to issue and receive as well as understand complex written and oral instructions. • Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens, manuals and reports for understanding and action. • Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles. • Must wear PPE
$57,366.40 ($27.58/hr.) - $88,940.80 ($42.76/hr.)
Hiring Range:
$57,366.40 ($27.58/hr.) - $71,718.40 ($34.48/hr.)
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLESTONWATER.COM
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.