Roadway Engineer - Myrtle Beach, SC

The Roadway Engineer will be based in Myrtle Beach, SC and play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and execution of roadway projects, ensuring adherence to SCDOT regulations and standards. Your technical expertise and familiarity with SCDOT policies and procedures will be essential in delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable roadway solutions. The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience with extensive knowledge of SCDOT design practices. The candidate will play a crucial role in designing and managing infrastructure projects while ensuring that the designs meet technical and safety standards, budgets, and timeline constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective/innovative designs for interstate widening, interchange/intersection improvements, traffic management, and other projects on State and County highway improvement projects.
• Assist in business development by contributing and assisting with proposals and business opportunities.
• Provide coordination of project execution and control on roadway design projects to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through final design.
• Coordinate with project team, contractors, vendors, and other consultants to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design requirements.
• Knowledge of AASHTO and SCDOT design criteria and specifications.
• Provide internal quality control for construction drawings, design calculations, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy, conformance to project requirements, and overall constructability.
• Work with Project Management to ensure projects are completed on schedule and under budget. Must be able to independently manage project tasks.
• Maintain organized documentation/archives of design files, drawings, and construction submittals.
• Proactively communicate with clients, environmental agencies, and federal entities on the implications of the construction.
• Prepare and present reports, drawings, and technical documents related to roadway projects, ensuring precision and clarity.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software and other relevant tools to create and modify roadway plans, profiles, and cross-sections.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to validate design choices and optimize roadway performance.
• Stay updated with SCDOT policies, regulations, and industry best practices, and apply this knowledge to ensure compliance and promote innovation.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates, project schedules, and bid packages for roadway projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and the public, to address concerns, provide technical support, and ensure project success.
• Conduct regular field inspections to monitor construction progress, identify issues, and ensure adherence to project specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Design-Bid-Build projects is highly desired.
• Strong familiarity with SCDOT and South Carolina County projects.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and ProjectWise.
• Strong understanding of SCDOT policies, guidelines, and design standards.
• Sound knowledge of roadway design principles, geometric design, and transportation engineering.
• Experience with conducting site visits, collecting data, and performing field inspections.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, with the capability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering accurate and high-quality work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must complete a pre-employment screening; ICE is a drug-free workplace.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of South Carolina is required. (Bonus if licensed in additional states in the SE)
• 7-10 years of experience in roadway engineering, with specific experience working with the SCDOT desired.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position predominantly involves up to 8 hours per day at a computer workstation, with occasional standing and walking. The employee may occasionally lift lightweight office supplies and materials, typically not exceeding 20 pounds. The office environment is indoors, characterized by controlled temperatures and minimal exposure to adverse conditions. Employees must have the ability to visually discern and differentiate details and colors of objects, and proficiency in recognizing sound, tone, and pitch. Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary. The role demands adaptability to interruptions and changes in workflow, as well as the capacity to sit for extended periods.

Expected Hours of Work

The ICE offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, allowing an unpaid hour for lunch daily. Work schedules may vary according to the project schedule. This is an onsite position reporting to the ICE office 5 days a week.