Roadway Civil Engineer — Hybrid with Growth & PE Path

AECOM; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Columbia, SC is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our roadway design team supporting transportation projects across South Carolina. The ideal candidate will work with roadway design principles, learn SCDOT standards, and collaborate with senior engineers to produce roadway plans and deliverables for state and local projects.

This role offers hands-on experience from concept to construction, with growth toward Senior Designer or Project Manager through mentorship, training, and increasing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting.
• EIT certification (or able to obtain within 12 months).
• Preferred: experience on SCDOT or DOT roadway design projects.
• Familiarity with SCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings.
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and preparation of roadway construction plans (alignments, profiles, cross-sections, quantities).
• Support senior engineers in ROW plans, MOT layouts, and cost estimates.
• Apply SCDOT roadway design standards and procedures.
• Draft plan sheets using MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer/Civil 3D as applicable.
• Perform basic engineering calculations for geometry, drainage, and pavement design.
• Coordinate utilities, SUE, and other design disciplines.
• Participate in field reviews and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

AECOM in Columbia, SC is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our roadway design team supporting transportation projects across South Carolina. The ideal candidate will work with roadway design principles, learn SCDOT standards, and collaborate with senior engineers to produce roadway plans and deliverables for state and local projects.

This role offers hands-on experience from concept to construction, with growth toward Senior Designer or Project Manager through mentorship, training, and increasing