Transp Engr Dir I / Engr Mgr II (PE) - Upstate RPG 4 Lead Engineer (61034824)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee regional highway design and project development efforts. You will manage program managers, coordinate budgeting, scheduling and staffing while ensuring compliance with policy, standards and public involvement practices.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and eight years of experience, with potential travel and outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and eight years of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer license (SC) required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Experience managing highway design and project development processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and administer major regional engineering activities.
• Assist the Director of Preconstruction in managing federal and state funding programs.
• Oversee Program Managers and project development activities for highway projects.
• Ensure compliance with NEPA, project development processes and public involvement practices.
• Sign and seal plans for right of way and construction; provide engineering testimony as expert witness.
• Manage resources, including staff and consultants, to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct performance evaluations, training and other personnel duties; monitor office budgets and procurement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Provides planning, coordination and administration of major regional engineering activities of considerable scope and complexity. To assist the Director of Preconstruction by providing professional engineering service in the general supervision and management of the Federal, State, and other funding programs to ensure development of projects, including design plans and specifications, in compliance with policy, standards, schedule, and budget.

Provides management of Program Managers and project development process activities for highway projects including the supervision of personnel, scheduling of work, planning, and budgeting. Ensures compliance with NEPA, Department project development process, and public involvement practices.

Provides management of Design Managers and technical design activities for highway projects including development of highway design plans and specifications for roadway/bridge project right of way plans and construction plans in accordance with all applicable State, Federal, and AASHTO guidelines. Monitors and sets schedules for completion of design activities in order to meet Department obligation dates. Signs and seals plans for right of way and construction and provides engineering testimony as an expert witness.

Performs miscellaneous other duties as required such as initiation and preparation of correspondence and reports, responding to various requests, serving on various committees and study groups, and representing the Department at meetings, etc.

Performs resource management, including Department staff and various types of consultants, in order to deliver projects, plans and specifications. Sets regional priorities and balances work needs versus available resources.

Performs administrative and personnel management activities including preparing performance evaluation documents, monitoring career path and training requirements, and other related personnel matters as required. Monitors office budgets, procurement of supplies and equipment, and other administrative requirements of the Business Plan. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and eight (8) 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.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.