Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.
Do you have the desire to learn and the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the opportunity you are seeking.
Neel-Schaffer has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in our Columbia (SC) Office.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in designing highway/roadway corridors, interchanges, roadway widening, intersection improvements, safety improvements, and multimodal projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and/or municipal clients. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing projects and/or task.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, looking for career growth and have solid communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative team environment.
Neel-Schaffer is an Engineering News-Record Top 250 engineering design, planning and construction management firm. We are employee owned and offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.
Minimum Requirements
- BSCE from an ABET-accredited university.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) registration in South Carolina; or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 6-15 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.
- Valid driver’s license.
