Performs major engineering work on complex transportation projects or highly technical functions within a specialized field of transportation in a supervisory or managerial capacity at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
Positions in this classification typically include supervision of a large technical staff or program management responsibility. Incumbents who are registered as Professional Engineers by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors will be entitled Transportation Engineer IV. Incumbents who are not registered will be entitled Transportation Engineering Associate IV.
Consults on highly technical and complex administrative matters pertaining to transportation engineering activities. Develops transportation engineering programs and related reports, consults on and makes inspections of transportation activities and procedures adopted by the Department of Transportation. Initiates and recommends transportation programs and budgets for activities within assigned area of responsibility. Ensures compliance with all procurement requirements applicable to transportation projects. Informs and guides transportation engineering professionals on state and federal requirements for transportation projects. Oversees the work of a large technical staff in support of transportation projects and programs. Plans and manages major engineering activities related to roadways, transportation structures and related transportation infrastructure. Provides consultative services related to complex transportation problems to local governments and the general public. Serves as a 30(b)(6) witness in court proceedings and administrative hearings in support of the Department of Transportation. Supervises the review of engineering reports, plans and specifications for compliance. Supervises the inspection of environmental systems for compliance. Supervises other engineers in writing environmental permits in support of transportation projects.
Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods of engineering. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing transportation engineering project management for construction of roadways, transportation structures and related transportation projects. Ability to plan and oversee the work of subordinate engineers. Ability to establish positive working relationships with design and construction consultants, state, local, and federal professional personnel and other public and private sector organizations and individuals. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Some positions may require registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Minimum requirements for Transportation Engineering Associate IV: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or construction science and management and engineering or construction management work experience. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Minimum requirements for Transportation Engineer IV: A bachelor’s degree in engineering and engineering work experience.