Mead & Hunt · 10 hours ago
Construction Project Engineer, Transportation
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm known for solving complex challenges in transportation and infrastructure. The Construction Project Engineer will lead and deliver successful transportation construction projects, overseeing construction administration, ensuring quality and compliance, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead projects and teams by planning, organizing, and managing the work of staff members, while providing mentorship, guidance, and workload planning to support their growth and success
Oversee construction administration from start to finish, including funding coordination, inspections, and serving as an on-site representative to resolve field issues and ensure projects run smoothly
Ensure quality and compliance by developing and reviewing policies, procedures, and practices, while verifying all work meets QA/QC, contract requirements, and industry standards
Collaborate with clients and stakeholders such as county and municipal governments and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to deliver impactful, community-focused projects
Stay hands-on and informed by monitoring field activities like data collection, quantity calculations, and materials testing (soil density, concrete, asphalt, and earthwork), while keeping up to date on the latest technical and management trends
Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and building relationships that strengthen Mead & Hunt’s presence in the region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on construction engineering and inspection experience, including oversight of complex transportation projects
PE licensure (Professional Engineer) is required
Ability and willingness to travel as needed and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Professional licensure in the state of South Carolina
Design-build project leadership experience, particularly with transportation infrastructure and bridge-focused projects
Familiarity with materials testing processes, including the ability to oversee subcontractors and lead project materials discussions
Strong budget and cost management skills within large-scale transportation programs
Excellent stakeholder management skills
SCDOT inspector certifications
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans
401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
Employee ownership opportunities after one year of full-time employment
Flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule
Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, caregiver leave, and paid community service leave
Continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship programs
Company
Mead & Hunt
Mead & Hunt provides clients with planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental, and construction administration services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.54M2025-04-17Undisclosed· $0.58M
2024-04-05Undisclosed· $3.13M
2022-04-08Undisclosed· $4.2M
Leadership Team
Andy Platz
CEO and President
Andy Knauf
Chief Information Officer
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