Roadway Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Roadway Engineer jobs in South Carolina are open across Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston County and other South Carolina metros, with employers like HDR, GFT, and Arcadis hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
As an Arcadian, you will help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join our Roadway Team. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and design of roadway infrastructure projects including intersections, collector streets, arterials, expressways, interstates, and interchanges. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative mobility solutions for our DOT and municipal clients.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in defining project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for roadway design projects.
- Perform roadway design for Design-Bid-Build and/or Alternative Delivery projects for intersections, arterials, expressways, interstates, and interchanges using DOT or applicable standards and CAD tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads).
- Develop detailed construction drawings, specifications, and design reports.
- Conduct geometric design including alignments, cross sections, and pavement design.
- Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices, client policies, and industry standards through quality control and technical reviews.
- Support project managers with client coordination, progress monitoring, and project documentation.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations to communicate design solutions and manage expectations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (transportation, drainage, structures, utilities) to integrate design components.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Minimum of 6 years of roadway design experience, including DOT projects.
- PE licensure with the ability to obtain SC PE licensure within 6 months.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in CAD software, particularly MicroStation and OpenRoads.
- Familiarity with DOT design standards and policies.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to new challenges.
- Experience in client-facing roles, including presentations and managing expectations.
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $87,912 - $131,868. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Roadway Engineer Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR4

- GFT2

- Arcadis1

- Stantec1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in roadway engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or comparable roadway design software
- Familiarity with AASHTO design standards and state DOT design manuals
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience preparing roadway construction plans, profiles, and cross-sections
- Knowledge of traffic analysis, pavement design, or stormwater drainage principles
Roadway Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many roadway engineer jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 8+ roadway engineer openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston County. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
How much do roadway engineers make in South Carolina?
Roadway 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 South Carolina cities have the most roadway engineer jobs?
Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston County have the most roadway engineer openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire roadway engineers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring roadway engineers in South Carolina include HDR, GFT, and Arcadis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote roadway engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 38% of roadway engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for roadway engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to roadway engineer jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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