Performs or supervises the design, planning and management of complex transportation projects or programs, or highly technical functions within a specialized field of transportation, for the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
Positions in this classification typically include supervisory 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 III. Incumbents who are not registered will be entitled Transportation Engineering Associate III.
Oversees projects for roadways, transportation structures and related transportation projects to include evaluation of project plans, contracts and special provisions and assigns the necessary personnel to projects. Monitors projects to ensure conformity with assigned schedules, plans and specifications. Serves as an agency representative for public hearings on transportation projects and serves as a liaison with various state, county and municipal officials on highly technical transportation projects and related issues. Answers inquiries of the general public. Serves as an expert witness for court proceedings or administrative hearings. Serves as staff specialist for technical specifications, policy development and statewide regulatory programs in support of transportation programs and projects. Supervises other engineers in writing environmental permits to support transportation projects. Supervises the inspection of environmental systems for compliance. Supervises the review of engineering reports, plans and specifications for compliance.
Knowledge of applicable engineering theory, methods and practices. Skill in the use of applicable engineering equipment and instrumentation. Ability to apply sound engineering principles to the solution of technical problems. Ability to perform complex mathematical and engineering calculations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to oversee the work of other engineers, technical staff and skilled-trade subordinates.
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 III: 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 III: A bachelor’s degree in engineering and engineering work experience.