Construction Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Construction Engineer jobs in South Carolina concentrate heavily in infrastructure, commercial development, and industrial construction, with demand anchored by the state's growing port economy, automotive manufacturing corridor, and ongoing highway expansion. Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville are the state's largest hiring metros, where firms like Fluor, Jacobs, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation consistently recruit at every level from entry project engineer to senior construction manager. Bridge and highway work, industrial facility construction, and utility infrastructure projects make up the most active specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Welcome to OLH Inc.
OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.
We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com
CONSTRUCTION DISCIPLINE ENGINEER-ELECTRICAL – 303194 - SRMC- Aiken, SC
Deadline: 8-27-2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)
Duration: 1 Year with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Option
One (1) Position Available
US Citizenship Required
JOB SUMMARY:
Construction Discipline Engineer/Field Engineer is responsible for planning and technical oversight of field construction activities within a specified discipline associated with procurement, fabrication, installation, modification and maintenance of systems and components.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates with Design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes.
Walk down and review designs for constructability, resolve design problems encountered in the field during construction and meets with and discusses solutions with Design Engineers.
Inspects / verifies materials, equipment, and construction workmanship and assures compliance with drawings, specifications and code requirements.
Coordinates with Quality Control to ensure the installation meets the requirements.
Participates in turnover activities.
Supports/ participates in start-up and functional check out of equipment and systems.
Design Output Constructability Reviews
Review design output and vendor documents Field walk down with design engineers.
Verify design constructability including procedure and code compliance.
Verify field conditions vs. Design output.
Verify material availability
Submit constructability comments
Track comments to resolution
Support project team design review meetings
Field Material Take-off & Procurement Support
Develop / expedite bill of materials (BOM)
Track the progress / status of material delivery
Coordinate delivery of material to the field
Verification of received material vs. Ordered material
Work Execution Plan Development
Walk downs with craft supervision & support groups
Develop installation sequence
Generate work instructions
Generate inspection and test records or coordinate with quality control
Understand layout/ survey needs and generate layout/ survey requests
Generate hazards analysis for field execution of construction scope
Support/lead team hazard analysis review meetings
Generate or support the generation of job specific permits as required:
Lockout/tagout order
Power services utilization permit
Hot work
Asbestos disturbance
Confined space
Radiological
Excavation
Hazardous waste
Work Execution Plan Review & Approval
Attend I chair execution plan review meetings
Develop routing for list for hazards analysis approval
Develop routing list for work plan approval
Coordinate and expedite work package approval routing
Disposition comments to the work execution plan
Assemble approved work execution plan
Provide status & update of work execution plan in the SRS work control passport system
Work Execution Field Coverage & Support
Lead pre-job briefings with craft workers
Perform task ready walk down with craft supervision
Verify quantities of installed commodities
Coordinate daily field support
Expedite / order material as required
Coordinate material testing
Coordinate and status shop fabrication in support of field execution
Perform field inspections
Identify and coordinate resolution of field installation issues
Work Execution Plan Closure
Generate design completion notices
Ensure accuracy of work execution plan status
Close all required permits
Close work execution plan documentation
WORK HOURS: A 40-hour workweek is scheduled. SRR construction utilizes a 10 hour per day - four days per week schedule. A standard work week is Monday through Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm. However, alternate schedules could be employed. Workweek excludes SRR holidays.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of practical experience in construction field engineering or Associate’s degree in (specified discipline) engineering and 5-10 years of practical experience in construction engineering or High school diploma and 10+ years of practical experience in construction engineering.
Experience:
Position requires a thorough understanding of Construction Engineering principles and ability to apply these principles to field conditions.
Experience in the preparation of computer-based construction work execution plans (work Packages) including job specific hazards analysis, i.e. Asset Suite and Assisted Hazard Analysis or equivalent.
Working knowledge of discipline specific codes and standards.
Previous experience with generating work execution plans (preferably utilizing the Asset Suite work control system).
Previous experience with generating job hazards analysis.
Previous experience performing material take off and procurement.
Security:
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must have valid registration
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must be insured with proof of insurance within the vehicle
ACTION REQUIRED:
- PLEASE APPLY BY UPLOADING YOUR RESUME USING THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW. (1-3 Minute Process)
- Please be sure to OPT IN to Texting to stay informed of open jobs in your field of expertise.
OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at hr@olhinc.com or 706-922-5014.
Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.
Welcome to OLH Inc.
OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.
We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com
CONSTRUCTION DISCIPLINE ENGINEER-ELECTRICAL – 303194 - SRMC- Aiken, SC
Deadline: 8-27-2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)
Duration: 1 Year with two (2) 1 Year Renewal Option
One (1) Position Available
US Citizenship Required
JOB SUMMARY:
Construction Discipline Engineer/Field Engineer is responsible for planning and technical oversight of field construction activities within a specified discipline associated with procurement, fabrication, installation, modification and maintenance of systems and components.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates with Design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes.
Walk down and review designs for constructability, resolve design problems encountered in the field during construction and meets with and discusses solutions with Design Engineers.
Inspects / verifies materials, equipment, and construction workmanship and assures compliance with drawings, specifications and code requirements.
Coordinates with Quality Control to ensure the installation meets the requirements.
Participates in turnover activities.
Supports/ participates in start-up and functional check out of equipment and systems.
Design Output Constructability Reviews
Review design output and vendor documents Field walk down with design engineers.
Verify design constructability including procedure and code compliance.
Verify field conditions vs. Design output.
Verify material availability
Submit constructability comments
Track comments to resolution
Support project team design review meetings
Field Material Take-off & Procurement Support
Develop / expedite bill of materials (BOM)
Track the progress / status of material delivery
Coordinate delivery of material to the field
Verification of received material vs. Ordered material
Work Execution Plan Development
Walk downs with craft supervision & support groups
Develop installation sequence
Generate work instructions
Generate inspection and test records or coordinate with quality control
Understand layout/ survey needs and generate layout/ survey requests
Generate hazards analysis for field execution of construction scope
Support/lead team hazard analysis review meetings
Generate or support the generation of job specific permits as required:
Lockout/tagout order
Power services utilization permit
Hot work
Asbestos disturbance
Confined space
Radiological
Excavation
Hazardous waste
Work Execution Plan Review & Approval
Attend I chair execution plan review meetings
Develop routing for list for hazards analysis approval
Develop routing list for work plan approval
Coordinate and expedite work package approval routing
Disposition comments to the work execution plan
Assemble approved work execution plan
Provide status & update of work execution plan in the SRS work control passport system
Work Execution Field Coverage & Support
Lead pre-job briefings with craft workers
Perform task ready walk down with craft supervision
Verify quantities of installed commodities
Coordinate daily field support
Expedite / order material as required
Coordinate material testing
Coordinate and status shop fabrication in support of field execution
Perform field inspections
Identify and coordinate resolution of field installation issues
Work Execution Plan Closure
Generate design completion notices
Ensure accuracy of work execution plan status
Close all required permits
Close work execution plan documentation
WORK HOURS: A 40-hour workweek is scheduled. SRR construction utilizes a 10 hour per day - four days per week schedule. A standard work week is Monday through Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm. However, alternate schedules could be employed. Workweek excludes SRR holidays.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of practical experience in construction field engineering or Associate’s degree in (specified discipline) engineering and 5-10 years of practical experience in construction engineering or High school diploma and 10+ years of practical experience in construction engineering.
Experience:
Position requires a thorough understanding of Construction Engineering principles and ability to apply these principles to field conditions.
Experience in the preparation of computer-based construction work execution plans (work Packages) including job specific hazards analysis, i.e. Asset Suite and Assisted Hazard Analysis or equivalent.
Working knowledge of discipline specific codes and standards.
Previous experience with generating work execution plans (preferably utilizing the Asset Suite work control system).
Previous experience with generating job hazards analysis.
Previous experience performing material take off and procurement.
Security:
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must have valid registration
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must be insured with proof of insurance within the vehicle
ACTION REQUIRED:
- PLEASE APPLY BY UPLOADING YOUR RESUME USING THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW. (1-3 Minute Process)
- Please be sure to OPT IN to Texting to stay informed of open jobs in your field of expertise.
OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at hr@olhinc.com or 706-922-5014.
Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.
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Construction Engineer Job Market in South Carolina
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- Construction & Real Estate
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the South Carolina State Board of Registration
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated field experience with construction site inspection, scheduling, and quality control
- Familiarity with SCDOT standards, OSHA safety regulations, and local South Carolina building codes
Construction Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction engineer in South Carolina?
You become a construction engineer in South Carolina by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering from an ABET-accredited program and then pursuing licensure through the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The path runs from Engineer Intern, earned by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, to full Professional Engineer registration after accumulating qualifying experience and passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
How much do construction engineers make in South Carolina?
Construction engineers in South Carolina earn a median of about $101,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,950 for the lowest 10% to over $156,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction engineers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring construction engineers in South Carolina right now include Jacobs, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Bristol Alliance of Companies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's mix of port infrastructure growth, highway expansion under the SCDOT, and major industrial facilities tied to the automotive corridor keeps a broad range of both national engineering firms and regional contractors consistently active in the market.
Which South Carolina cities have the most construction engineer jobs?
Greenville, Aiken, and Columbia lead South Carolina for construction engineer openings. Charleston's port expansion and commercial development drive the coastal market, Columbia concentrates state agency and highway work through SCDOT headquarters, and Greenville anchors the Upstate's industrial and automotive construction activity around major manufacturing facilities that have brought sustained contractor and engineering firm presence to the region.
Are there remote construction engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of construction engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the fundamentally site-dependent nature of the work. The portions most likely to allow remote schedules are preconstruction planning, estimating, and document review phases, while inspection, field engineering, and project supervision roles almost always require a physical presence on site.
How can I get hired as a construction engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate role with a firm that works on SCDOT highway or infrastructure contracts, where project engineer positions are structured to develop engineers under licensed supervision toward PE registration. Large South Carolina employers like Jacobs and regional contractors tied to port and utility projects regularly hire recent ABET graduates for field engineer and assistant project engineer roles. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before or shortly after graduation, and completing any internship experience tied to South Carolina infrastructure projects, gives candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to construction engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to construction engineer jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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