Roadway Engineer

McCormick Taylor is actively seeking a dynamic Highway Engineer to join our growing South Carolina team. This position will report to our office in Columbia, SC, though has the possibility to “work from home” from anywhere in the State of South Carolina, understanding the need to travel to Columbia office periodically.  The primary duties are to serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of various transportation projects. Projects may include roadway improvements, intersection design, ADA design, bicycle facility design, site improvements, transit facilities, drainage projects, as well as field visits and inspections.  Job duties include roadway/surface design utilizing SCDOT, AASHTO and other applicable design specifications as well as state and local design requirements.  Job duties also include assisting project managers on design review and permitting, evaluating opportunities, and assisting in business development efforts. This position will include assisting offices throughout the company allowing the candidate to gain exposure to clients outside of South Carolina.

•    Develop effective/innovative designs for public sector projects.
•    Familiarity with SCDOT, AASHTO, AREMA, and other design criteria/specifications.
•    Provide internal quality control 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.
•    Proactively communicate with clients, environmental agencies, and federal entities.
•    Provide construction assistance and respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s) as necessary.

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and EIT required
•    Minimum 4 years of experience in surface/roadway design 
•    Experience working with SCDOT required
•    Strong computer skills including MS Office suite, Microstation Inroads/Geopak, OpenRoads
•    Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
•    Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic design preferred
•    Knowledgeable in job cost, scheduling, safety, and construction concepts

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

 McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.