Resident Construction Engineer

Mead & Hunt; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in South Carolina seeks a senior CE&I leader to grow our transportation construction practice. This is not a traditional project engineer role; it requires leadership, DOT insight, and the ability to guide field teams, coordinate with contractors and agency partners, and credibly shape active projects and pursuits.

Based in Lexington, SC with projects across the state, you will oversee construction engineering, inspection, documentation, and closeout, while supporting future pursuits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university plus at least eight years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience leading or managing DOT transportation construction projects.
• Experience overseeing contractors, inspection teams, subconsultants, project documentation, materials compliance, and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, interchange, interstate widening, or related transportation construction projects.
• Ability to work from South Carolina project locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for project and pursuit needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction engineering and inspection for SCDOT projects supporting our Lexington, SC office and locations across South Carolina.
• Oversee construction administration, inspection teams, contractor coordination, documentation, materials compliance, quality, schedule, issue resolution and closeout.
• Support future pursuits and proposal efforts, helping Mead & Hunt position the right teams, technical approach, and key personnel for upcoming transportation work across South Carolina.

Skills

Leadership

DOT construction

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Proposal support

Field oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare

ProjectWise

SCDOT forms

Job description

Mead & Hunt is looking for a senior CE&I leader to help grow and strengthen our South Carolina transportation construction practice. This is not a traditional project engineer role. It is a visible leadership position for someone who understands SCDOT construction, knows how to lead field teams, works well with contractors and agency partners, and can bring credibility to both active projects and future pursuits.

Why Mead & Hunt Mead & Hunt offers the stability and resources of a nationally recognized consulting firm with the ownership mindset of a 100% employee-owned company. We invest in our people, value practical decision-making, and build long-term relationships with the clients and communities we serve.

For the right person, this role offers more than a project assignment. It is an opportunity to help shape Mead & Hunt’s CE&I presence in South Carolina, lead meaningful transportation work, and have a direct voice in how we grow in the market.

What You’ll Do As a Resident Construction Engineer, you will lead construction engineering and inspection efforts for SCDOT transportation projects supporting our Lexington, SC office and project locations throughout South Carolina. You will oversee construction administration, inspection teams, contractor coordination, documentation, materials compliance, quality, schedule, issue resolution, and project closeout.

You will also support future pursuits and proposal efforts, helping Mead & Hunt position the right teams, technical approach, and key personnel for upcoming transportation work across South Carolina.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university plus at least eight years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience leading or managing DOT transportation construction projects.
• Experience overseeing contractors, inspection teams, subconsultants, project documentation, materials compliance, and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, interchange, interstate widening, or related transportation construction projects.
• Ability to work from South Carolina project locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for project and pursuit needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

• South Carolina PE, or ability to obtain South Carolina licensure through comity.
• Prior experience as a CEI Project Manager, Resident Construction Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar project leader.
• Design-build transportation experience.
• Experience working with SCDOT.
• Structural bridge inspection background, with roadway experience as a plus.
• Familiarity with SCDOT standards, specifications, QA/QC procedures, materials testing, project documentation, and closeout expectations.
• Familiarity with materials testing processes, including the ability to oversee subcontractors and lead project materials discussions.
• Experience with AASHTOWare, ProjectWise, SCDOT forms/documentation, or comparable DOT systems.
• Proven budget management and cost-control experience, particularly within large-scale transportation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance the priorities of DOT and contractor partners.
• Experience supporting pursuits, proposals, technical approaches, or key-person interviews.
• SCDOT inspector certifications.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Mead & Hunt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities; employee ownership eligibility after one year of full-time employment; paid time off; paid holidays; sick time; parental leave; caregiver leave; paid community service leave; and professional development support.

Salary Range: $145,000 to $165,000 (annual) - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set, or location.