Transportation Design Engineer

About the role

Foth is a 100% member‑owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success and 750 members across 33 locations. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, Foth offers a values‑based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. Join the Columbia, SC office as a Transportation Design Engineer, leading engineering design projects and maintaining client relationships across local infrastructure and highway design.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design for roadway/transportation related projects.
• Complete feasibility studies and technical design reports.
• Coordinate roadway design project plans with associated utilities.
• Assist in the planning, design, and construction administration of projects.
• Work closely with relevant permitting agencies.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new areas of engineering.
• Prepare proposals and develop scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as client contact.
• Develop project management and team leadership capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• 3+ years experience using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD/Civil3D software for design and drafting tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina.
• 5+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects.
• Experience with direct client contact and project management.

Foth is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.