Roadway Engineer – Hybrid Role in Charleston (Path to PM)

GFT; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Roadway Engineer in Charleston, SC to join our Transportation Team. This hybrid role requires regular office attendance in Charleston, SC, and focuses on delivering safe and sustainable roadway designs using MicroStation, Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer.

You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors, mentor junior staff, and grow toward a Project Manager position while ensuring quality, cost effectiveness, and adherence to SCDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3 to 6 years of roadway design experience, preferably including preliminary engineering and detailed plan development.
• Professional Engineering license preferred but not required at hire; candidates pursuing licensure encouraged.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and Geopak; experience with OpenRoads Designer is highly desirable.
• Strong familiarity with SCDOT standards and municipal requirements for roadway plan preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity calculations for roadway projects.
• Develop geometric designs, drainage layouts, and MOT plans aligned with project goals and standards.
• Use MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer, and MS Office to produce project deliverables.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with engineering principles and client contracts.
• Research design alternatives, document findings, and integrate best practices.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets using CPM scheduling tools.
• Collaborate in client meetings and represent GFT in project discussions to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; support growth into a Project Manager role.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

PE license preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

MS Office

Job description

GFT is seeking a Roadway Engineer in Charleston, SC to join our Transportation Team. This hybrid role requires regular office attendance in Charleston, SC, and focuses on delivering safe and sustainable roadway designs using MicroStation, Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer.

You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors, mentor junior staff, and grow toward a Project Manager position while ensuring quality, cost effectiveness, and adherence to SCDOT standards.