Entry-Level Roadway Design Engineer

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks an experienced roadway design professional to perform advanced technical work in CADD-based roadway design. You will assist in preparing plans for design field review, right-of-way, and construction, and apply FHWA and AASHTO standards.

Responsibilities include calculating flood discharges, designing storm sewer and culvert systems, and developing alignments and cross-sections. A civil/structural engineering degree and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway design plans using CADD and standards.
• Assist in preparing secondary, bridge replacement, safety, and primary plans for design field review, ROW, and construction.
• Calculate flood discharges using Rational Method, TR-55, and USGS equations.
• Design pipe systems and storm sewer layouts with design software.
• Develop horizontal alignments and lay out cross-sections for various roadway types.
• Perform hydraulic design studies on simple bridge crossings using computer models.

Skills

Roadway design

CADD software

Hydraulic design

Field coordination

Roadway plans development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

Tools

CAD software

Storm sewer design software

Culvert analysis programs

Master imaging programs

Job description

The State of South Carolina seeks an experienced roadway design professional to perform advanced technical work in CADD-based roadway design. You will assist in preparing plans for design field review, right-of-way, and construction, and apply FHWA and AASHTO standards.

Responsibilities include calculating flood discharges, designing storm sewer and culvert systems, and developing alignments and cross-sections. A civil/structural engineering degree and a valid driver's license are required.