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Transp Engr Dir I / Engr Mgr II (PE) - Upstate RPG 4 Lead Engineer (61034824)

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$117–179K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$117–179K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer RegistrationValid Motor Vehicle Operator's LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation role manages regional engineering activities and highway project development. It oversees program and design managers, personnel, schedules, budgets, and resources, and ensures project compliance with applicable policies and standards. The position also signs and seals plans, provides expert engineering testimony, and handles administrative and personnel management duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering ManagementHighway Project DevelopmentPersonnel ManagementSchedulingBudgeting

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering8 Years Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer RegistrationValid Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Full job description

Provides planning, coordination and administration of major regional engineering activities of considerable scope and complexity. To assist the Director of Preconstruction by providing professional engineering service in the general supervision and management of the Federal, State, and other funding programs to ensure development of projects, including design plans and specifications, in compliance with policy, standards, schedule, and budget.

Provides management of Program Managers and project development process activities for highway projects including the supervision of personnel, scheduling of work, planning, and budgeting. Ensures compliance with NEPA, Department project development process, and public involvement practices.

Provides management of Design Managers and technical design activities for highway projects including development of highway design plans and specifications for roadway/bridge project right of way plans and construction plans in accordance with all applicable State, Federal, and AASHTO guidelines. Monitors and sets schedules for completion of design activities in order to meet Department obligation dates. Signs and seals plans for right of way and construction and provides engineering testimony as an expert witness.

Performs miscellaneous other duties as required such as initiation and preparation of correspondence and reports, responding to various requests, serving on various committees and study groups, and representing the Department at meetings, etc.

Performs resource management, including Department staff and various types of consultants, in order to deliver projects, plans and specifications. Sets regional priorities and balances work needs versus available resources.

Performs administrative and personnel management activities including preparing performance evaluation documents, monitoring career path and training requirements, and other related personnel matters as required. Monitors office budgets, procurement of supplies and equipment, and other administrative requirements of the Business Plan. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and eight (8) 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.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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,985 open Engineering Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$117–179K/yr
  • US median$148–264K/yr1,594 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $148K, is 27% below the US median midpoint ($202K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Engineering Management jobs in South Carolina and 1,985 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Engineering Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,644 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 849 of the 1,985 open Engineering Management jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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