Transportation Engineering Associate III Assistant District Permits Engineer (61032790)

Job Responsibilities

• serves as Assistant District Permit Engineer (ADPE), assisting in the supervision of the encroachment permit review, approval, construction process for the commercial and large residential developments within District One.
• serves as the District Permit Engineer (DPE) in the absence of the DPE or as needed.
• reviews complex encroachment permits for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with SCDOT engineering standards, policies and guidelines.
• prepares detailed comments and engineering recommendations during the design review process for encroachment permits that include complex roadway and intersection improvements, storm water infrastructure, pedestrian accommodations, pavement markings and signage, and traffic control as necessary.
• assists in collecting comments to provide a single response to an applicant.
• assists in facilitating meetings and correspondence with developers and property owners, consultant engineers, local governments, and other agencies to represent District Permit Engineering interests and provide direction on encroachment permit requirements.
• attends and represents District Permit Engineering interests in final and ongoing site inspections on approved encroachment permits as necessary to ensure compliance with permit design, special provisions, safety and workmanship.
• assists in resolving field issues and/or conflicts during construction or permits.
• assists in the coordination of plan reviews by District Engineers, county construction and maintenance staff, Headquarters staff, etc. on complex encroachment permits to discuss and ensure compliance with state and federal engineering standards and to resolve problems related to permit approval and compliance.
• assists with providing support and direction on construction sequencing, traffic control, etc.
• provides support and training of county encroachment permit technicians related to encroachment permit standards and regulations as necessary.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and four (4) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• a valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Benefits for State Employees

• health and dental insurance;
• retirement and savings plan options;
• paid vacation and sick leave.

• insurance benefits include prescription coverage and wellness benefits;
• dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses;
• retirement benefits include defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• workplace benefits include 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. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer

State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Transportation-District 1
Address
1400 Shop Road
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-737-6662