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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level civil engineer to join a roadway design team supporting transportation projects across South Carolina. This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Edgewood, SC. The position provides hands-on exposure to roadway plan production, SCDOT design standards, and mentorship from senior roadway engineers.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with the design and preparation of roadway construction plans, including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries.
• Support senior staff developing right-of-way (ROW) plans, maintenance-of-traffic (MOT) layouts, and cost estimates.
• Learn and apply SCDOT roadway design standards, manuals, and plan preparation procedures.
• Draft and revise plan sheets using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (or AutoCAD Civil 3D where applicable).
• Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal/vertical geometry, drainage, and pavement design.
• Coordinate with utilities and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) resources and other design disciplines.
• Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project files and follow company and SCDOT QA/QC procedures.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6–12 months of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Internship or prior project experience with SCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects.
• Familiarity with SCDOT Design Manual, Plan Preparation Guide, and Standard Drawings.
• Academic or professional experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and traffic engineering.
• Interest in learning OpenRoads Designer and SCDOT plan preparation standards.

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Working Conditions & Career Development

• Office-based with occasional field visits and site observations.
• Standard 40-hour work week; hybrid work model as applicable.
• Mentoring and growth opportunities under experienced roadway engineers; support to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Relocation support is available. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this role.

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Compensation & Additional Information

• Pay range: USD 70,000 – USD 80,000 per year (offered rate will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location).
• No sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is available now or in the future.
• Day‑1 in-person onboarding at a local office may be required as a condition of employment (candidate will be notified by Confidential Client).
• Confidential Client offers benefits consistent with engineering employers, which may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development resources.

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Compliance & Legal Notes

• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws for the job location (Edgewood, SC). Where local pay-transparency laws apply, the posted salary range is visible above.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Confidential Client does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process—contact Careertakes for details.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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