Transportation Engineer IV - Engr Mgr I - Assistant Bridge

Salary: $105,163.00 - $143,300.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 180232

Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Opening Date: 09/13/2025

Closing Date: 9/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: HD24

Position Number:: 61032159

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

Pay Grade: GEN12

Hiring Range - Min.: $105,163.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $143,300.00

Opening Date: 09/12/2025

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: ***You MUST demonstrate in the education and/or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position 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, PO Box 1086, Orangeburg, SC 29116. Phone: .

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

Job Responsibilities

Assists District personnel with bridge construction matters including material problems, workmanship, field changes, troubleshooting, and other contractual matters.

Reviews, coordinates, and/or approves various contractor submittals to include foundation installation plans, formwork/falsework drawings, and change orders. Reviews requests for overruns, construction plan revisions, status of final estimates, requests for extension, contractor claims, and value engineering proposals, making recommendations as needed.

Inspections (stage and final) of bridge projects to determine quality of construction.

Attends conferences and meetings with contractors, engineering firms, and SCDOT personnel concerning work progress and other related construction and engineering matters.

Provides guidance during preconstruction phase regarding development of contract documents, review of Special Provisions, contract time calculations, constructability reviews, and DBE goal setting.

Assists the Director of Construction Office with maintaining construction specifications and guidance documents including, but not limited to the Standard Specifications, the Construction Manual, Supplemental Technical Specifications, and various training materials as needed.

Represents the Director of Construction Office on various committees including, but not limited to research committees, AGC subcommittees, Quality Improvement committees and selection committees.

Manages and participates in the preparation and execution of all tasks needed for On-call Foundation Testing work orders and project specific CEI consultant contracts.

Provides expert testimony in litigation cases, as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employee will be under guidance and supervision of the State Bridge Construction Engineer. Employee receives limited supervision and must make major engineering decisions on his/her own.

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 of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require 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. 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.

Additional Comments

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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What class driver's license do you possess?

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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.

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