Senior Project Engineer – Transportation

Columbia, SC or Charleston, SC

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.

Are you driven by a passion for learning, excellence, and making a meaningful impact in a client-focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer may have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Transportation to join our dynamic and growing team in Columbia, or Charleston, South Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to contribute to innovative transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of transportation projects including highway and roadway corridors, interchanges, widening initiatives, intersection and safety improvements, and multimodal infrastructure.
• Manage projects and/or tasks for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and municipal clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure project success.

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+ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer