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Position Summary
GDM-AE, Inc. is staffing for federal healthcare construction and design support work at active healthcare facilities in Charleston, SC.
The Civil Engineer provides consultative services on aspects of building structures, supporting overall technical quality, cost, and schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering leadership and technical direction for facility construction, renovation, and Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) projects.
- Review and resolve engineering issues associated with construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Support overall design integration including scheduling, cost estimating, and constructability reviews.
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, vendors, and federal client stakeholders on technical issues, RFIs, and submittals.
- Provide guidance regarding technical quality, cost, and schedule of engineering deliverables.
- Determine constructability and phasing for occupied areas.
- Provide commissioning and closeout support.
- Conduct field observation and inspection.
- Submit weekly and monthly reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
- 7+ years of experience in civil engineering and construction management of buildings and structures.
- Familiarity with scheduling, cost estimating, and overall design integration.
- Ability to review and resolve engineering issues associated with construction and specification documents.
- Healthcare, federal, hospital, or occupied institutional project experience preferred.
- PE license preferred.
Federal Contract Requirements
- Some local travel within the Charleston service area is part of normal duties.
- Tier 1 Low Risk / Non-Sensitive background investigation (NACI / SF-85) required prior to assignment.
- Must abide by all client facility rules, security procedures, and safety regulations.
- Employees represent themselves as contracted personnel, not federal employees, and do not perform inherently governmental functions.
Location
On-site, Charleston, SC.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- PTO
About Us
GDM-AE, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing full-service architecture and engineering solutions for federal agencies nationwide. We focus on complex design, renovation, and infrastructure modernization projects, with a strong track record in healthcare systems. Our work strengthens critical facilities and delivers lasting impact for the communities they serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Engineering & Management: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineer License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation for design and drafting work
- Experience with project management tools and construction document preparation
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and permitting processes
- Familiarity with geotechnical reports, site grading, drainage design, or structural analysis software
Tips for Your Civil Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project delivery
Hiring managers scan for project type, scale, and your specific role on each job. List the dollar value of projects you contributed to, the delivery method used, and whether you held a lead or support role on each.
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Highlight licensure status on page one
State whether you hold an EIT, PE, or are in progress on your PE exam in the resume header or summary. Many civil engineer roles require or strongly prefer licensure, and recruiters filter by it before reading further.
Match your specialization to the posting
Civil engineer job descriptions are written around a discipline: structural, transportation, water, or geotechnical. Use the same discipline terminology the posting uses, not a generic title, so your application clears automated screening.
Prepare technical case examples for interviews
Civil engineer interviews routinely include scenario questions on design decisions, code compliance, or schedule conflicts. Prepare two or three project examples where you can walk through your technical reasoning and the outcome in detail.
Negotiate scope before you accept an offer
Before signing, clarify whether the role involves field work, office-based design, or both, and confirm the software stack you will use day to day. Misalignment on these two points is the most common source of early dissatisfaction in civil engineering roles.
Civil Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil engineers?
The companies hiring the most civil engineers right now include Olsson, Kimley-Horn, and State of Illinois, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments, state DOTs, and large engineering and construction firms consistently account for the bulk of civil engineer hiring nationwide.
How many civil engineer jobs are remote?
About 58% of civil engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than in most professional fields because site visits and field coordination are core to many roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are plan review, traffic modeling, hydraulic analysis, and structural design work that does not require regular field presence.
How do you become a civil engineer?
You become a civil engineer by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your EIT credential. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your PE license, which most employers require for project leadership roles.
Can you get hired as a civil engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level civil engineer roles regularly go to recent graduates who can demonstrate internship experience, strong CAD skills, and familiarity with a relevant software package like Civil 3D or HEC-RAS. Municipal agencies and mid-size consulting firms tend to be the most willing to train new graduates, especially candidates who already hold their EIT and show project exposure through coursework or co-ops.
What does the civil engineer interview process look like?
Most civil engineer interviews include a phone screen with HR, a technical interview with a senior engineer covering design concepts and software proficiency, and a final round with the project manager or department lead. Some firms add a short take-home design exercise or ask you to walk through a past project in detail to assess your technical reasoning and communication.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs?
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