Geotechnical Design Lead – Roads & Bridges

South Carolina DOT

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a leader for the Regional Production Group’s Geotechnical Design Unit. You will oversee complex projects for roads and bridges, supervise staff, review and seal geotechnical designs, and ensure compliance with SCDOT standards.

You will provide technical support to construction offices, address slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and mitigation design, and coordinate with internal teams on policies, software, and training.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of engineering experience.
PE license from SC State Board is required.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead the Regional Production Group’s Geotechnical Design Unit and oversee complex civil engineering projects for roads and bridges.
Supervise and develop staff; review and seal geotechnical designs and technical documents; ensure compliance with SCDOT standards; manage project schedules and deliverables.
Provide technical support to construction offices and expert guidance on geotechnical challenges (slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, mitigation design).
Coordinate with internal engineering support teams on policies, research, software, and training; provide expert testimony when required.
Manage geotechnical on-call work orders and consultant contracts, including scopes of services, fee estimates, evaluations, and contract documentation.