Salary: $76,040.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190293
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 1
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD23
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $76,040.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $119,500.00

Job Responsibilities

At the District One Office serving Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties, serves as Assistant District Permit Engineer (ADPE), assisting in the supervision of the encroachment permit review, approval, construction process for the commericial and large residential developments within District One. Serves as the District Permit Engineer (DPE) in the absence of the DPE or as needed. Reviews complex encroachment permits for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with SCDOT engineering standards, policies and guidelines. Prepares detailed comments and engineering recommendations during the design review process for encroachment permits that include complex roadway and intersection improvements, storm water infrastructure, pedestrian accommodations, pavement markings and signage, and traffic control as necessary. Assists in collecting comments to provide a single response to an applicant. Assists in facilitating meetings and correspondence with developers and property owners, consultant engineers, local governments, and other agencies to represent District Permit Engineering interests and provide direction on encroachment permit requirements. Attends and represents District Permit Engineering interests in final and ongoing site inspections on approved encroachment permits as necessary to ensure compliance with permit design, special provisions, safety and workmanship. Assists in resolving field issues and/or conflicts during construction or permits. Assists in the coordination of plan reviews by District Engineers, county construction and maintenance staff, Headquarters staff, etc. on complex encroachment permits to discuss and ensure compliance with state and federal engineering standards and to resolve problems related to permit approval and compliance. Assists in reviewing other encroachment permits submitted to the District Office by county offices as necessary. Assists with providing support and direction on construction sequencing, traffic control, etc. Provides support and training of county encroachment permit technicians related to encroachment permit standards and regulations as necessary.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and four (4) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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 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.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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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• No

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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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• No

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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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• SC Class C
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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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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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