Structures Team Lead

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) is seeking a Structures (Bridge) Team Lead for one of our South Carolina offices located in Columbia, North Myrtle Beach, or North Charleston.

As Structures Team Lead, you will serve as the technical leader for bridge and structural design projects, guiding engineering teams through the planning, analysis, and design of transportation structures. You will provide technical oversight, mentor and develop junior staff, and ensure the delivery of quality, innovative structural solutions that meet client objectives and industry standards.

In this role, you will lead the design and review of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other transportation structures, performing and overseeing structural analyses, load rating evaluations, and constructability reviews. Utilizing AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, SCDOT design criteria, and applicable industry standards, you will be responsible for making critical technical decisions and ensuring that designs are safe, efficient, and cost-effective.

You will collaborate closely with roadway, hydraulics, geotechnical, and construction teams to develop integrated project solutions and successfully advance projects through all phases of delivery. The position may also involve participation in client meetings, coordination with agencies and stakeholders, proposal support, project planning, and quality assurance activities. As a self-starter, you will be expected to proactively identify challenges, develop solutions, and guide projects and staff toward successful outcomes as well as proactively seek new project opportunities with strategic clients.

Additionally, you will play a key role in growing KCA’s structures practice by mentoring engineers and designers, conducting technical reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who enjoys solving complex structural challenges, developing future leaders, and delivering successful transportation infrastructure projects.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Senior-level: 8-12 years of experience
• Experience working with SCDOT is required
• South Carolina PE License or ability to obtain it within 6 months is required
• Master’s degree in civil engineering with a structural focus is required

Skills:

• Competent knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues
• Knowledge of structural design principles for steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete for both superstructure and substructure components
• Knowledge of SCDOT design standards, SCDOT plans preparation procedures, and geometric understanding
• Familiarity with practices and procedures for structural detailing
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Experience in using structural analysis and design software – Open Bridge Modeler experience is a plus
• Ability to write, speak, and communicate clearly