District Special Projects Engineer (61036329)

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting flexibility

Job summary

State of South Carolina, through its Department of Transportation, seeks a District Special Projects Engineer to oversee field construction offices, manage highway and bridge projects, and ensure delivery to contract and departmental standards.

You will coordinate daily work schedules, oversee inspections, coordinate utility relocations, and serve as liaison with county and municipal officials, while monitoring budgets and contractor progress.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees field construction office with consultants, engineers and technicians.
• Manages inspection of highway and bridge construction projects within the assigned area.
• Ensures projects are delivered to contract and Departmental requirements.
• Coordinates daily project work schedules and public hearings.
• Represents SCDOT with county and municipal officials; answers inquiries from the public.
• Monitors contractor schedules and project budgets.
• Reviews contracts and prepares documentation to close out projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as District Special Projects Engineer providing oversight of field construction office consisting of consultants, engineers and technicians. Manages inspection of multiple highway and bridge construction projects within assigned area. Works to ensure assigned projects are being delivered to contract and Departmental requirements. Works to resolve arising projects/issues on assigned projects. Provides daily oversight, plans, and coordinates daily project work schedules for assigned projects, engaged in the inspection and surveying of roadway and bridge construction projects. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization. Coordinates the moving of utilities in conflict with construction of roadways and bridges, ensuring proper alignment and elevation in relocation. Represents SCDOT at public hearings and serves as liaison with various county and municipal officials; answers inquires of the general public. Monitors the contractor schedule on assigned projects. Monitors the budget on all construction projects. Controls the costs of projects through close monitoring of processes on projects and innovative engineering techniques. Researched contracts for the determination of applicable specifications for asphalt quality assurance purposes. Reads and interprets contract plans, gathers data to project number of adequate samples that will be required for the entire project. Prepares, reviews, and submits the necessary documentation, in a timely manner, to close out 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 five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirement

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

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