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Highway Engineering Associate I

RS&H
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027
The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Civil Highway Engineering Associate to join our team in Columbia, SC.

This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of the infrastructure team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by completing elementary design calculations and preparing quantity takeoffs and estimates and engineering plans; performing basic design tasks utilizing engineering software and technology; preparing drawings and visual aids; and performing as-needed field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects to gain increased understanding of construction practices and design applications.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must

  • Have a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Have awareness of applicable federal, state and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Possess basic knowledge of production software.
  • Have a passion for engineering and a willingness to grow and learn.
  • Possess solid oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 0-2 Years of relevant experience
  • Prior Highway Internship
  • Experience with Microstation and Geopak, and ORD
  • Experience working on an SCDOT project

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. I t is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy .

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The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality design solutions to our clients.  Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

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