Joseph Swaim

Joseph Swaim, PE has over 19 years of work experience in civil engineering and project management. Joseph is currently working at WK Dickson & Co., Inc. as a Project Manager and Technical Lead. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing projects and providing technical expertise.

From 2019 to 2022, Joseph worked at the City of Charleston as a Senior Engineering Project Manager. Joseph played a key role in the development and management of Stormwater Capital Improvements Projects, including basin modeling studies, pump station design, and flood mitigation projects.

Prior to their role at the City of Charleston, Joseph worked at AECOM from 2013 to 2019. As a Civil Engineer, they managed and delivered water and wastewater infrastructure design projects, including pipeline design, pump station design, and construction administration.

Before that, Joseph was a Project Engineer at Brown and Caldwell from 2008 to 2013. In this role, they managed contracts and projects related to Consent Decree work and provided technical and design support for wastewater and water resource projects.

Joseph began their career as a Civil Designer at BSC Group in 2007, where they gained experience in design work. Joseph also worked as a Counselor and Sailing Instructor at Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer from 2003 to 2007, overseeing campers and teaching sailing.

Overall, Joseph Swaim, PE has a diverse and extensive background in civil engineering, project management, and technical expertise.

Joseph Swaim, PE obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University in the years 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, they attended Episcopal High School from 2000 to 2004. Joseph also holds several certifications, including Professional Engineer certifications from the State of South Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, obtained in 2016 and 2014 respectively. Joseph also obtained an Engineer In Training certification from the North Carolina Board of Examiners in December 2008, and a PACP/MACP/LACP certification from NAASCO in 2008. Joseph has an additional Professional Engineer certification from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.