Professional Engineer

Quinn Consulting Services, Inc. • Columbia, SC

6h

About The Position

The CEI Project Engineer will serve as the Engineer in responsible charge of daily CEI operations on SCDOT construction projects. This role involves oversight of field inspection staff, coordination with SCDOT Resident Construction Engineers (RCE), managing documentation in accordance with SCDOT Construction Manual guidelines, and ensuring project conformance with design plans, specifications, and contractual obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience on SCDOT highway construction projects or comparable DOT experience, including Design-Bid-Build projects
• Demonstrated experience with CEI documentation, change order processing, pay estimates, and interpretation of construction plans/specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites statewide
• Proficiency in Site Manager or other SCDOT-approved construction management software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• SCDOT Required Construction Inspection certifications are a plus
• Ten (10) or more years of CEI experience with at least five (5) as Project Engineer or Resident Engineer on SCDOT projects
• Experience with managing federally funded transportation projects
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling and claims analysis
• Certifications in Earthwork, Asphalt, Concrete, and Nuclear Gauge Safety (NICET or SCDOT-approved)

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead Project Engineer providing overall supervision of CEI services on SCDOT Design-Bid-Build projects
• Coordinate directly with the SCDOT Resident Construction Engineer (RCE), contractor, and inspection team
• Ensure compliance with SCDOT Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, and contract requirements
• Maintain and review project documentation including Daily Work Reports (DWRs), pay quantity records, RFIs, and submittals
• Conduct progress meetings and assist with schedule review and claim mitigation
• Prepare monthly estimates, change orders, and final project documentation in accordance with SCDOT guidelines
• Ensure inspection staff are appropriately certified and assigned to meet the needs of each construction phase
• Oversee quality assurance of materials testing and coordinate with certified labs as needed

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees