Salary: $70,304.00 - $105,978.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194783
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD22
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,304.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $105,978.00
Job Responsibilities This position is located in the Design Standards Office and is responsible for conducting engineering research, developing and maintaining SCDOT Standard Drawings, evaluating standard drawing details and products, and providing technical support to SCDOT design and field offices, consultant engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and other stakeholders. Ensures drawings comply with state and federal specifications and standards as applicable.
Researches and gathers engineering and design information necessary for the development of new SCDOT Standard Drawings and utilize CAD software to develop and revise Standard Drawings. The position independently performs engineering design and verification of standard drawing items, evaluates existing details for compliance with applicable SCDOT, state, and federal specifications and standards, and provides engineering recommendations for new or revised standard items to the Design Standards Engineer.
Reviews and redlines existing Standard Drawings to identify required engineering and design changes, prepares supporting documentation for proposed revisions, and implements approved revisions as directed by the Design Standards Engineer.
Collaborates with industry experts, contractors, manufacturers, and SCDOT field and design offices to identify and develop standard items and details. Responsibilities include coordinating and managing internal and external engineering reviews of Standard Drawings and resolving technical issues that arise during the development and implementation of standard details.
Provides technical assistance and responds to questions from SCDOT design and field offices, consultant engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and other stakeholders regarding SCDOT Standard Drawings. This includes providing technical support to address contextual issues and conducting site visits when necessary to evaluate field conditions and resolve technical issues.
Assists with the development, administration, and maintenance of Qualified Product Policies (QPPs) and Qualified Product Lists (QPLs), including QPLs 14, 15, 49, and 61, as they relate to Standard Drawing items. Responsibilities include evaluating proprietary and non-proprietary products for potential approval and inclusion on SCDOT QPL's and coordinating technical reviews associated with product evaluations. Site visits are required as needed, and occasional overnight travel may be required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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.
Additional Comments 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 EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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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