Professional Engineer

CEI Project Engineer

The CEI Project Engineer will serve as the Engineer in responsible charge of daily CEI operations on SCDOT construction projects. This role involves oversight of field inspection staff, coordination with SCDOT Resident Construction Engineers (RCE), managing documentation in accordance with SCDOT Construction Manual guidelines, and ensuring project conformance with design plans, specifications, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Act as the lead Project Engineer providing overall supervision of CEI services on SCDOT Design-Bid-Build projects

· Coordinate directly with the SCDOT Resident Construction Engineer (RCE), contractor, and inspection team

· Ensure compliance with SCDOT Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, and contract requirements

· Maintain and review project documentation including Daily Work Reports (DWRs), pay quantity records, RFIs, and submittals

· Conduct progress meetings and assist with schedule review and claim mitigation

· Prepare monthly estimates, change orders, and final project documentation in accordance with SCDOT guidelines

· Ensure inspection staff are appropriately certified and assigned to meet the needs of each construction phase

· Oversee quality assurance of materials testing and coordinate with certified labs as needed

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

The Candidate must have:

· Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

· Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina

· Minimum of five (5) years of experience on SCDOT highway construction projects or comparable DOT experience, including Design-Bid-Build projects

· Demonstrated experience with CEI documentation, change order processing, pay estimates, and interpretation of construction plans/specifications.

· Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites statewide

· Proficiency in Site Manager or other SCDOT-approved construction management software

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• SCDOT Required Construction Inspection certifications are a plus:

· Ten (10) or more years of CEI experience with at least five (5) as Project Engineer or Resident Engineer on SCDOT projects

· Experience with managing federally funded transportation projects

· Familiarity with CPM scheduling and claims analysis

· Certifications in Earthwork, Asphalt, Concrete, and Nuclear Gauge Safety (NICET or SCDOT-approved)

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency
2. Public Speaking
3. Ethical Conduct
4. Planning and Coordination
5. Flexibility
6. Initiative
7. Organizational Skills
8. Supervision of Others
9. Time Management
10. Technical and Professional Writing
11. Basic Laptop Computer Skills

Work Environment

This job operates in both professional office and/or construction jobsite environments. This routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, tablets, phones, photocopiers, scanners, digital cameras, and filing systems.

Physical Demands

The candidate must be able to drive, walk, stand, climb, reach with arms, utilize hands/fingers, speak, and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday. Times vary depending on project schedules. Night and weekend work is a possibility.

Travel

Full-time or periodic travel may be required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The CEI Project Engineer is expected to be proficient with the following skills:

• Provide technical supervision and leadership to others.
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine major field adjustments.
• Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with owners, stakeholders, contractor personnel and the general public.
• Functional computer usage include familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software and construction management software like CADAC, Bluebeam, Plangrid, and/or ACONEX.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

EEO Statement

QCS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.