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Transportation Design Engineer

Foth

Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 September 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at our Columbia SC office as aTransportation Design Engineer. In this role you will lead engineering design projects and maintain client relationships.

From local infrastructure projects to highway design you will lead the development of a diverse portfolio of projects with the support of our highly technical team. Our internally developed project development process will provide the structure you need to grow in your career.

Primary responsibilities:

Provide engineering design for roadway/transportation related projects
Complete feasibility studies and technical design reports
Coordinate roadway design project plans with associated utilities
Assist in the planning design and construction administration of projects
Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
Demonstrate eagerness to learn new areas of engineering
Prepare proposals and development of scope schedule and budget
Serve as client contact
Develop project management and team leadership capabilities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
3 years experience using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD/Civil3D software for design and drafting tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina
5 years of experience planning designing and constructing public utility projects
Experiencewith direct client contact and project management

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women minorities persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are to applicable state law all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foths Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process including to assist with reviewing application materials identifying potentially qualified candidates sourcing candidates and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support but do not replace human decision-making and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

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