Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer

About the role

We are seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our roadway design team supporting transportation infrastructure projects across South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn roadway and highway design principles, gain familiarity with SCDOT design standards, and work alongside senior engineers to produce roadway plans and deliverables for state and local projects.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the 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.
• Learn and apply SCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan preparation procedures.
• Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (or Civil 3D, as applicable).
• Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage, and pavement design.
• Support the coordination of utilities, SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and other design disciplines.
• Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with senior engineers and project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation following company and SCDOT QA/QC procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months of hire)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with SCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D in an academic or professional setting
• Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and/or traffic engineering
• Interest in learning MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and SCDOT plan preparation standards
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills