The Town of Lexington, SC is seeking a Civil Engineer looking to grow their expertise in municipal and transportation projects. In this role, you’ll gain hands- on experience in project development, design coordination, construction oversight, and field inspections — all while supporting key initiatives in traffic safety, asset management, and capital improvement planning. With mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to a wide range of public infrastructure work, this position offers a strong foundation for professional growth and advancement.
To view the full position profile, please visit: Lexington Civil Engineer Profile
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Project assignments typically include performing routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
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Provide field inspections of municipal improvement projects and developer-installed public improvement projects for conformance with engineering plans and specifications and construction and safety standards.
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Assists with use of GIS and survey equipment to collect public infrastructure asset data.
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Coordinate projects with contractors, citizens, regulatory agencies, developers, and others.
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Prepare engineering plan specifications and contracts.
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Assists with the use of traffic data collection equipment to collect traffic volume, speed data and video data.
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Collect and review of as-built record plans of municipal improvement projects and developer installed public improvement projects.
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Answer inquiries on planning, private development and construction.
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Attends and/or schedules various meetings including preconstruction, coordination, and conceptual design.
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Produce accurate and complete calculations or programming within project parameters.
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Expected to work in a collaborative team environment on projects involving new design, modifications, retrofits, or preliminary/conceptual designs related to transportation and traffic systems.
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Maintains project and personal activity records and reports project status to management.
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Prepares cost estimates based on established rates and reviews invoices.
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May research property records to ascertain right of way and review easement documents.
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May prepare and evaluate bidding documents, department’s standards, and specifications.
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May provide technical directions to a technician.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in civil, construction or environmental engineering.
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Two years of civil engineering experience is preferred, and construction inspection experience is a plus.
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Knowledge of the principles, practices, laws, ordinances, statues, and regulatory requirements for South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Lexington County, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES).
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Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential for preparing reports, communicating with clients and collaborating with team members.
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Ability to review reports and interpret and analyze technical and statistical information.
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Proficiency with software programs such as MS Office suite, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Microstation CADD or Autocad.
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Engineering Intern license (EIT) preferred or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
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Familiarity with engineering and mathematical principles used to design transportation and traffic systems.
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Class D driver’s license.
COMPENSATION
The hiring salary for this position is expected to be between $74,918 – $89,902, depending on experience and qualifications. The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees.
