Highway EIT/Designer Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Highway EIT/Designer
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Highway EIT/Designer, we’ll count on you to:
Work on a team with other project engineers on the design of urban and rural roadway projects
Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates
Aid with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations
Communicate and coordinate with utility companies and the project team specifically to the design process and schedule and per standard client practices and requirements
Develop and maintain accurate records of utility coordination efforts and delivery and receipt of documentation, including routine updates for the client and project team
Develop and coordinate utility agreements and memoranda of agreements between utility companies and the client as applicable to the project design
Coordinate with utility companies to obtain, review, and maintain utility-specific documentation (ie prior rights, as-builts, encroachment permits, betterments, no-cost letters, standards and specifications, etc.)
Review project design plans for utility conflicts and evaluation of feasible alternatives for mitigation
Prepare and update utility reports and applicable data specific to proposed project design
Prepare specifications and contract document
Participate in project coordination meetings
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications (we can add/edit this section)
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with Microstation and/or Open Roads.
Strong communication skills
Preference given to local candidates
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Other Locations:

United States-South Carolina-Columbia

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Program Management

Job Posting:

May 6, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.