Civil Engineer I to III (Capital Programs) PW

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension/Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Charleston County Public Works Department in Charleston, SC is seeking engineers and project managers to oversee transportation infrastructure projects from planning through construction, including budgets, contracts, and coordination with consultants.

Qualification includes a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with 1–3 years of related experience; EIT with PE licensure or PMP preferred; ability to manage design and construction oversight and coordinate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–3+ years of experience in engineering, construction, or project management.
• EIT certification with ability to obtain PE licensure or PMP preferred.
• Ability to independently manage consultant design and construction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from inception through completion, including budgets and contract invoices.
• Evaluate consultants for pre-construction and CE&I services; negotiate fees and scope; approve changes.
• Review plan submittals to meet standards and project goals.
• Coordinate utility relocations and permit applications with agencies; ensure federal requirements for federally funded projects.
• Coordinate in-house or consultant acquisition of permissions and ROW from owners.
• Prepare IFB documents and coordinate with inspectors; review construction invoices.
• Provide excellent customer service and keep stakeholders informed of status.

Skills

Project management

Budget oversight

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Your Community

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for highly motivated, qualified individuals to join our team! As an Engineer in the Capital Projects division of Public Works, you will not just design infrastructure projects – you will build the backbone of your community. From upgrading existing roadways and intersections, to designing new roadways and bicycle & pedestrian facilities, your work will directly improve the daily lives of your neighbors, friends, and family. We offer what many private firms cannot: absolute project ownership early in your career, an excellent work-life balance, and a stable pension that secures your future.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Excellent work-life balance with consistent, predictable weekly schedules, minimal expected overtime
• Internal career ladder in place for employee growth and promotion
• Retirement pension through participation in the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority PEBA Retirement System
• Great benefits package including (14) paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and parental leave, as well as training and advancement opportunities

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,140 - $111.987**

**Hiring salary dependent upon applicant’s education, experience, skill level, and otherjob specific qualifications

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

What you will do:

• Manage transportation projects from inception through completion including managing project budgets and review of all contract invoices and project expenditures.
• Evaluate qualifications and/or proposals of consultants for design and other pre-construction services and/or construction engineering & inspection (CE&I) services, negotiate consultant fees and scope of work, and develop and approve contract changes with consultants as necessary.
• Review plan submittals to ensure applicable federal, state, and local standards and the project’s purpose and goals are met.
• Work with utility coordination staff to effect utility relocations as needed.
• Coordinate permit applications with various environmental and regulatory agencies; ensure federal requirements are met for federally funded projects.
• Coordinate in-house or consultant-led acquisition of construction permissions, easements and right-of-way from property owners as needed.
• Prepare Invitation for Bid (IFB) documents for construction advertisement; coordinate with construction inspection staff to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, prepare and coordinate change orders with contractors as necessary, and review and approve construction contract invoices.
• Provide excellent customer service to citizens and stakeholders by effectively communicating and keeping all informed of project status.

What we are looking for:

• Engineers and project managers to oversee the development and construction of transportation infrastructure projects across Charleston County.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field with a minimum of 1-3 years or more of progressively responsible experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE), or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Applicants with a general knowledge of engineering and project management procedures to independently manage consultant design, assemble the Invitation For Bid package, and provide construction oversight on small scale transportation projects.