The Opportunity

Consor is currently seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join our office in Columbia, South Carolina.! Assists and supports design teams in the planning, technical analysis, and design of engineering projects within a technical discipline in highway/roadway engineering. Provides technical input during various stages of a project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications. Applies standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design tasks. Exercises judgment on details of work and in the application of standard methods of work under the direction of a registered engineer. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports project engineers in the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects
• Assists with geometric analyses and calculations using established design criteria and standard software
• Assists with developing typical sections, alignments, profiles, layouts, and cross-sections
• Assists design team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for specific tasks and quantity calculations
• Assists with Open Roads and other technologies in the development of 3D models of project elements
• Becomes familiar with various design manual standards and specifications
• Perform engineering calculations & estimates
• Assist in collecting & analyzing data
• Prepare drawings, layouts, & other engineering drafting using computer applications
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes & engineering practices
• Assist in developing plans & reports
• Discuss & propose solutions to technical issues
• Design of civil/infrastructure project components
• Works on projects of minimal complexity; contributes to project subtasks or milestones
• Works under the direction of a registered engineer
• Receives general instruction and incremental review on all aspects of work; Close supervision on new assignments/projects
• Review of completed work for the application of sound professional judgement

Required Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) certification or the ability to obtain this credential within one year
• 0-2 YEARS in civil engineering; Prior internship in civil engineering or related field
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Detail oriented with an emphasis on quality products
• Use of personal computers & applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets & timelines
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ORD &/or Civil 3D
• Problem solving initiative within assigned tasks
• Works effectively in team environment & with peers
• Strong deductive & inductive reasoning skills
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per Consor policy and insurance requirements
• Perform work safely and follow Consor's Safety Manual
• Near & far vision - Ability to see details at close range and at a distance
• Speech clarity & recognition – Ability to speak clearly to be understood; Ability to understand the speech of others
• Strong ethical character