District Special Projects Engineer (61036000)

Job Responsibilities

Serves as District Special Project Engineer, supervising the field construction office consisting of engineers and technicians.

Supervises, plans, and coordinates the daily work schedules of subordinate employees engaged in the inspection and surveying of roadway and bridge construction projects.

Supervises staff, including preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related paperwork.

Counsels, coaches, and trains employees.

Establishes and monitors work processes.

Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork within the organization.

Captures and coordinates the relocation of utilities in conflict with roadway and bridge construction, ensuring proper alignment and elevation during relocation.

Represents SCDOT at public hearings and serves as liaison with county and municipal officials.

Serves as a point of contact for the general public.

Monitors contractor schedules on assigned projects.

Maintains project budgets and controls project costs through close monitoring of construction activities and the application of innovative engineering techniques.

Ensures project quality through appropriate sampling and testing procedures.

Prepares, reviews, and submits the necessary documentation to close out projects in a timely manner.

Supports the Agency in satisfying its equal opportunity and non-discrimination goals as identified with each hiring selection to aid in maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel.

This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.

This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards.

May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards for extended periods of time.

Required to work additional hours on occasion during inclement weather or emergency situations.

May require overnight stay on occasion due to training conferences or to provide assistance in other parts of the state during severe inclement weather or emergency situations.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

Non Discrimination Statement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.