Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Road Construction, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer
- Full-time
- State/Province:
South Carolina - Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
- Business Line:
Transportation - Work Location Model:
Hybrid - Primary
Location:
US - Columbia, SC - 2151 Pickens St. - Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 80000 - yearly
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We are seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our roadway design team supporting transportation infrastructure projects across South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn roadway and highway design principles, gain familiarity with SCDOT design standards
, and work alongside senior engineers to produce roadway plans and deliverables for state and local projects.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience with roadway design, plan production, and exposure to all phases of transportation projects — from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with the design and preparation of roadway construction plans including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity summaries.
- Support senior engineers in 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 Micro Station and Open Roads Designer (or Civil 3D, as applicable).
- Perform basic engineering calculations for horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage, and pavement design.
- Support the coordination of utilities, SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and other design disciplines.
- Participate in field reviews, data collection, and coordination meetings with senior engineers and project stakeholders.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation following company and SCDOT QA/QC procedures.
- Office-based position with occasional field visits or site observations.
- Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams including drainage, traffic, and structures.
This role provides mentoring and growth opportunities under experienced roadway engineers. Entry-level engineers will gain exposure to SCDOT project development processes and be encouraged to pursue professional licensure (PE).
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Basic understanding of civil design principles, roadway geometry, and CAD drafting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months of hire)
- Internship or prior experience on SCDOT or other DOT roadway design projects
- Familiarity with SCDOT Design Manual
, Plan Preparation Guide
, and Standard Drawings - Experience with Micro Station or AutoCAD Civil 3D in an academic or professional setting
- Coursework or exposure to transportation engineering, highway design, and/or traffic engineering
- Interest in learning Micro Station
, Open Roads Designer
, and SCDOT plan preparation standards - Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Degree from an ABET-accredited university
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- Relocation support is available
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