Transportation Engineer IV - Engineering Manager I (61036417)
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $94,583.00 - $118,228.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175542
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD24
Position Number:: 61036417
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $94,583.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $118,228.00
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
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
Under limited supervision of the Design Manager, supervises the design, development, and delivery of bridge repair and rehabilitation projects statewide, and supervises the day-to day operations of the structures design staff. As necessary in the absence of the Design Manager, seals Bridge Management Office (BMO) plans and technical specifications. Checks and reviews designs and calculations performed by other design staff and consultants. Assists in the management of consultant contracts in conjunction with program management staff.
Responsible for structural design and analysis using applicable methods conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA, and SCDOT standards, manuals, specifications, and policies. Performs and oversees field scoping and assessment for bridge projects statewide. Uses structural engineering software and hand calculations to support design and analysis for projects. Drafts, prepares, and reviews bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation plans, technical specifications, and estimates for project delivery. Provides construction phase support in response to construction and contractor inquiries and performs contractor submittal reviews for projects.
Provides technical support and guidance to SCDOT district staff for in-house bridge assessment and repair. Maintains the SCDOT standard bridge repair manual. As necessary, assists in response to emergency events including bridge hits, critical findings, natural disasters. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering and six (6) years of engineering work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. 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.
01
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.
02
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.
03
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04
What class driver's license do you possess?
05
How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
06
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
09
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
Required Question
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175542
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD24
Position Number:: 61036417
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $94,583.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $118,228.00
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
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
Under limited supervision of the Design Manager, supervises the design, development, and delivery of bridge repair and rehabilitation projects statewide, and supervises the day-to day operations of the structures design staff. As necessary in the absence of the Design Manager, seals Bridge Management Office (BMO) plans and technical specifications. Checks and reviews designs and calculations performed by other design staff and consultants. Assists in the management of consultant contracts in conjunction with program management staff.
Responsible for structural design and analysis using applicable methods conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA, and SCDOT standards, manuals, specifications, and policies. Performs and oversees field scoping and assessment for bridge projects statewide. Uses structural engineering software and hand calculations to support design and analysis for projects. Drafts, prepares, and reviews bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation plans, technical specifications, and estimates for project delivery. Provides construction phase support in response to construction and contractor inquiries and performs contractor submittal reviews for projects.
Provides technical support and guidance to SCDOT district staff for in-house bridge assessment and repair. Maintains the SCDOT standard bridge repair manual. As necessary, assists in response to emergency events including bridge hits, critical findings, natural disasters. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering and six (6) years of engineering work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. 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.
01
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.
- Yes
- No
02
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.
- Yes
- No
03
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04
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
05
How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
- Job/Career Fair
- Referred by current SCDOT employee
- SCDOT presentation
- Sign or billboard
- Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
- Facebook or Twitter post
- Internship
- Newspaper Ad
- Radio Ad
- Television Ad
- Trade Journal
- Referred from Vocational Rehab
- Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
- Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
- Other
06
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
- Yes
- No
09
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question