Structural Engineer (Bridge)

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC•Charleston, SC

1d•$83,200 - $124,800•Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its South Carolina-based team in the Daniel Island office. The role supports the design team in ensuring infrastructure designs meet technical and safety standards, budget requirements, and schedules. The ideal candidate has familiarity with SCDOT design practices and Design-Bid-Build projects, with 5–10 years of bridge design experience preferred. The engineer analyzes and designs structural components for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation-related systems, and prepares client deliverables such as construction plans, design calculations, and project specifications. The position involves applying AASHTO and other applicable specifications and state and local requirements, assisting with project management, seismic and bridge/culvert design, load rating, construction-submittal review and approval, quality control, and client and subcontractor communication. The role also includes mentoring junior staff and other duties assigned by the group leader. This is an on-site, full-time position in Daniel Island, South Carolina, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina.
Expert software skills with MicroStation and OpenRoads.
Familiarity with ProjectWise, Microsoft products, LEAP Bridge, CSI Bridge, and/or other commonly used structural design software packages.
Knowledge of job cost, scheduling, safety, and construction concepts.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen or hold a Green Card; visa sponsorship is not available.
High attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
5–10 years of bridge design experience.
Familiarity with SCDOT Bridge Design practices.
Familiarity with SCDOT design practices and Design-Bid-Build projects.
Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Specifications, AASHTO Standard Specifications, AREMA Specifications, and state-specific design criteria and specifications.

Responsibilities

Analyze and design structural components for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structural systems.
Prepare technical client deliverables, including construction plans, design calculations, and project specifications.
Apply AASHTO and other applicable design specifications, as well as state and local design requirements.
Assist with project management, seismic design, bridge and culvert design, load rating, construction-submittal review and approval, quality control, and communication with clients and subcontractors.
Mentor junior staff and perform additional managerial duties as assigned by the group leader.
Develop designs, details, drawings, and specifications for transportation structures, including concrete and steel bridges, retaining walls, noise walls, and box culverts.
Coordinate with project teams, contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design requirements.
Provide internal quality control for construction drawings, design calculations, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy, conformance to project requirements, and constructability.
Work with project management to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
Independently manage project tasks.
Maintain organized documentation and archives of design files, drawings, and construction submittals.
Communicate proactively with clients, other disciplines, and sub-consultants.
Provide construction assistance and respond to Requests for Information as needed.