Transportation Engineering Associate III - Engineering Lead

Salary : $76,040.00 - $91,248.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173748

Agency : Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : HD23

Position Number : : 61031566

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $76,040.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $91,248.00

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided, but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he / she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, Room 115, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone : (803) 737-1321.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant Program Manager and Special Projects Engineer managing day-to-day activities for the Low Country Rapid Transit (LCRT) and other assigned projects, contracts, and grants within the Office of lntermodal and Freight. Assists with STIP process, project scoping, meetings, P2S approval requests, coordination and support the environmental process, coordination of design and plan development, right-of-way acquisition support, public involvement, and construction support. Manages the development, construction, and close-out phases of engineering projects, contracts, and grants to ensure compliance with SCDOT policies and procedures; and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Coordinates all project reviews, requests, and other submittals with internal and external personnel. Verifies contractual obligations have been reasonably met and provides recommendations for approval, or provides necessary approvals at each stage of the process. Acts as a primary point of contact and resource for assigned projects.

Manages project schedules, funding, and budgets in coordination with others as necessary. Ensures compliance with schedules and budgets through project close-out. Develops, recommends, and implements strategies to contain cost and recover schedules as necessary. Provides status reports and updates on projects as required including updating of data management and reporting systems. Assists in verifying that invoices are properly prepared and that work is properly documented for payment pursuant to agreements, grants, and contracts.

Develops, negotiates, manages, and recommends for execution various consultant contracts, agreements, and grants. Represents the Agency at internal and external meetings; including interaction with other state agencies, governmental bodies, local public officials, and communities. Responds to requests for information related to special projects. Attends public meetings and prepares presentations as necessary. Prepares correspondence and responses to written and verbal communication related to assigned projects. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Additional Comments

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. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

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Salary : $76,040 - $91,248