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Civil Engineer - Roadway/Highway

Columbia, SC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Assist senior engineers in producing roadway construction plans, right-of-way layouts, and cost estimates for state and local transportation projects.

Role type

Mid-level IC civil engineer (roadway design)

Builds

Roadway design plans and deliverables for SCDOT and local projects

Domain

Transportation infrastructure (highways/roadways)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

Roadway design principles, CAD drafting, horizontal/vertical geometry calculations, drainage design, pavement design, SCDOT standards compliance, MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer/Civil 3D

Preferred skills

SCDOT project experience, familiarity with SCDOT Design Manual, traffic engineering knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency

Technologies

MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Assist with design and preparation of roadway construction plans including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries; Support senior engineers in developing right-of-way (ROW) plans, maintenance of traffic (MOT) layouts, and cost estimates; Draft and revise plan sheets using CAD software; Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage, and pavement design; Support coordination of utilities and other design disciplines; Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings; Maintain organized project files and documentation following QA/QC procedures

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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