Transportation Design Engineer

The Foth Companies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies in Columbia, SC is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to lead engineering design projects and maintain client relationships. You will guide a diverse portfolio of roadway projects with strong support from our technical team.

Join a collaborative, growth‑oriented firm that values learning, professional development, and client service as you advance design work from feasibility through construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• 3+ years experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD/Civil3D for design/drafting.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design for roadway/transportation projects.
• Complete feasibility studies and technical design reports.
• Coordinate roadway design project plans with utilities.
• Assist in planning, design, and construction administration of projects.
• Work with relevant permitting agencies.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new areas of engineering.
• Prepare proposals and develop scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as client contact.
• Develop project management and team leadership capabilities.

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Join our Columbia, SC office as a Transportation Design Engineer. In this role, you will lead engineering design projects and maintain client relationships.

From local infrastructure projects to highway design, you will lead the development of a diverse portfolio of projects with the support of our highly technical team. Our internally developed project development process will provide the structure you need to grow in your career.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design for roadway/transportation related projects
• Complete feasibility studies and technical design reports
• Coordinate roadway design project plans with associated utilities
• Assist in the planning, design, and construction administration of projects
• Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new areas of engineering
• Prepare proposals and development of scope, schedule, and budget
• Serve as client contact
• Develop project management and team leadership capabilities
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• 3+ years experience using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD/Civil3D software for design and drafting tasks
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina
• 5+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects
• Experience with direct client contact and project management
  
  

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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