District Special Projects Engineer (61036000)

State of South Carolina

$86K — $143K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
  • 5+ years of engineering or construction management experience.
  • Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Experience in supervising engineering teams and managing projects.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with public officials and the general public.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the field construction office and daily work schedules of engineers and technicians.
  • Plan and coordinate inspection and surveying of construction projects.
  • Establish and monitor work processes, promoting teamwork.
  • Ensure proper utility relocation during roadway and bridge construction.
  • Represent SCDOT at public hearings and liaise with local officials.
  • Monitor project budgets and control costs effectively.
  • Prepare necessary documentation to close projects timely.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance options available.
  • Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and contribution plans.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules.
Full Job Description
Salary: $86,500.00 - $143,300.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190854
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 6
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD24
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $86,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $143,300.00

Job Responsibilities

Serves as District Special Project Engineer, supervising the field construction office consisting of engineers and technicians. Supervises, plans, and coordinates the daily work schedules of subordinate employees engaged in the inspection and surveying of roadway and bridge construction projects. Supervises staff, including preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork within the organization. Coordinates the relocation of utilities in conflict with roadway and bridge construction, ensuring proper alignment and elevation during relocation. Represents SCDOT at public hearings and serves as liaison with county and municipal officials. Responds to inquiries from the general public. Monitors contractor schedules on assigned projects. Monitors project budgets and controls project costs through close monitoring of construction activities and the application of innovative engineering techniques. Ensures project quality through appropriate sampling and testing procedures. Prepares, reviews, and submits the necessary documentation to close out projects in a timely manner. Supports the Agency in satisfying its equal opportunity and non-discrimination goals as identified with each hiring selection to aid in maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. 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 Requirements: 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 requires 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. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Required to work additional hours on occasion during inclement weather or emergency situations. May require overnight stay on occasion due to training conferences or to provide assistance in other parts of the state during severe inclement weather or emergency situations.

A motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Additional Comments
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.
01

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.
  • Yes
  • No

02

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.
  • Yes
  • No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04

What class driver's license do you possess?
  • Class A (CDL)
  • Class B (CDL)
  • SC Class C
  • SC Class D
  • Other State Driver's License
  • None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
  • Job/Career Fair
  • Referred by current SCDOT employee
  • SCDOT presentation
  • Sign or billboard
  • Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
  • Facebook or Twitter post
  • Internship
  • Newspaper Ad
  • Radio Ad
  • Television Ad
  • Trade Journal
  • Referred from Vocational Rehab
  • Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
  • Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
  • Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08

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.
  • Yes
  • No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
  • Yes
  • No

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