Senior Project Engineer – Transportation

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to join their team in Columbia or Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will lead various transportation projects, manage tasks for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders. Requirements include a BSCE degree, PE registration, and over 6 years of progressive transportation design experience. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive transportation/roadway design experience on transportation projects.
• Ability to obtain PE registration within 6 months if not already licensed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of transportation projects.
• Manage projects for SCDOT and municipal clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation design experience

Strong verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MicroStation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Knowledge of SCDOT standards

Education

BSCE from an ABET-accredited university

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) registration in South Carolina

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to join our dynamic and growing team in Columbia, or Charleston, South Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to contribute to innovative transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of transportation projects including highway and roadway corridors, interchanges, widening initiatives, intersection and safety improvements, and multimodal infrastructure.
• Manage projects and/or tasks for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and municipal clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure project success.
• BSCE from an ABET-accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) registration in South Carolina; or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 6+ years of progressive transportation/roadway design experience on transportation projects.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following

• A knowledge of SCDOT, including the project development process, concept development, preparation of plans (including preliminary, ROW and construction), preparation of specifications and special provisions, and preparation of engineering estimated quantities and cost estimates.
• Experience in roadway plan production and development.
• Strong verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and Geopak/OpenRoads Designer.
• Familiar with SCDOT Standards, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD, ADA, PROWAG, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.