Site/Civil Engineering (EIT) - Entry Level

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout the region including South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee. Our recent accolades include ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year. We are growing in the Lowcountry and are focused on “Building Communities” at the core of our mission. As a Site/Civil Engineer (EIT), you’ll bring your energy and technical skills to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to support site civil projects throughout the state involving due-diligence, design, permitting, and construction support, working hand-in-hand with project managers to produce documents and coordinate projects. Most importantly, you won’t be expected to do it alone. You’ll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is invested in your success. What You’ll Do As a Site/Civil Engineer (EIT), you’ll serve as a trusted technical team member, helping contribute to engineering projects while supporting the people around you.

You’ll:

• Evaluate, select, and apply standards, techniques, and procedures to perform tasks and designs for multiple types of site civil engineering projects (Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, and infrastructure in both private and public markets).
• Apply standard principles, practices, and regulations of Civil Engineering, site development, and site hydraulics/hydrology.
• Perform in-depth civil design tasks under the supervision of a Project Manager to develop complete plan sets using Civil 3D as the primary tool.
• Edit technical specifications and assist in determining schedules and work requirements.
• Understand, interpret, and apply national, state, and local codes and standards.
• Coordinate work with professional engineers, surveyors, architects, developers, city code enforcement officials, and construction teams.
• Visit construction sites to observe progress and determine general conformance to engineering plans and specifications.
• Recognize and report risk management issues to the project manager as appropriate.
• Execute cross-discipline checks and coordinate with various disciplines to meet client needs.

We’ll Support Your Growth We’re looking for an entry-level Site/Civil Engineering (EIT) who is ready to make an impact in GMC’s Charleston, SC office. It’s about sharing what you know, learning from others, and helping the entire team succeed.

In this role, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize the firm’s experiential knowledge.
• Participate with a team of design professionals to improve our design capabilities and solve community planning, development, and civil challenges.
• Provide input to improving project delivery processes and standards.
• Contribute to the Client Services team and assist in learning the needs of assigned clients.
• Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values while representing the firm to prospective employees, clients, and communities.
• Actively participate in local professional societies and community service activities.

The Kind of Team Member We’re Looking For You’re a self-motivated, well-organized entry-level engineer who is eager to learn each day, works well within a close team environment, and enjoys both the work and the people behind the work.

You bring:

• A commitment to quality, dependability, adaptability, and commendable personal conduct.
• A collaborative mindset, team orientation, and willingness to learn and share with others.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• A desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Relevant co-op or internship experience in a related field is preferred.
• 0–2+ years of site civil engineering experience with industrial, residential, or commercial site development experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred (or applicants who have passed the FE, or are eligible and prepared to take it, with the intention of pursuing Professional Engineering licensure).
• Deep understanding and proficiency in Civil 3D, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and a strong understanding of surveying.

Where You’ll Work This is primarily an office-based role, with opportunities to get out into the field and stay connected to the projects and people you’re serving. This role involves up to 20% field travel - utilizing company cars or rental vehicles - for project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other company or project-related activities. While in the field, you may be exposed to varying weather conditions, temperatures, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens, for which appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required. In addition to fieldwork, the position includes periods of desk and computer work, as well as occasional bending, twisting, crouching, other physical movements, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Why GMC? We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals, and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets, and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity, and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying, and disaster recovery. At GMC, your experience has a place, your ideas have a voice, and your leadership can make a difference. Come build something meaningful with us. GMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.