Salary: $92,500.00 - $146,166.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 195308
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD24
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $92,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $146,166.00
Job ResponsibilitiesThe South Carolina Department of Transportation's Office of Materials and Research in Columbia, SC is hiring a
Structural Materials Engineer (Transportation Engineer IV, PE). From the fabrication shop to the testing lab to the construction site, you'll help SCDOT make decisions about the steel, concrete, and other materials that go into roads, bridges, and structures across the state.
This role combines technical problem-solving with the opportunity to lead people and programs. One day, you might help resolve a steel fabrication issue. The next, you could lead a materials investigation or work with industry partners to improve a specification used on projects statewide.
What you'll do:- Oversee statewide structural steel and prestressed concrete inspection programs and guide the teams that test concrete, steel, cement, and other materials.
- Help engineers and inspectors interpret plans and specifications and solve materials issues during fabrication and construction.
- Shape SCDOT materials specifications. Oversee various supplier qualifications, the welder certification program, and assist with oversight of the SCDOT concrete technician certification program, task force, and classes.
- Lead complex investigations and research that can improve how SCDOT tests, specifies, and uses structural materials.
- The role may involve occasional nighttime work, as well as overnight travel, including valuable conferences, meetings, and opportunities for professional development hours (PDHs).
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in Engineering and five (5) 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.
Additional Comments 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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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?
- Class A (CDL)
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How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
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