District Special Projects Engineer (61034140)
Salary
$86,500.00 - $143,300.00 Annually
Location
Charleston County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
189653
Agency
Department of Transportation-District 6
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
HD24
Position Number:
61034140
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.
$86,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$143,300.00
Opening Date
06/18/2026
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as the District Special Projects Engineer, providing oversight of the field construction office, including consultants, engineers, and technicians. Manages the inspection of multiple highway and bridge construction projects within the assigned area. Ensures all projects are delivered in accordance with contract terms and Departmental requirements. Works to identify and resolve issues that arise on assigned projects. Provides daily oversight and coordinates project work schedules for assigned roadway and bridge construction projects involving inspection and surveying activities. Establishes and monitors work processes to ensure efficiency and quality. Implements management policies and initiatives while promoting teamwork and collaboration within the organization. Coordinates the relocation of utilities that conflict with roadway and bridge construction, ensuring proper alignment and elevation. Represents SCDOT at public hearings and serves as a liaison with county and municipal officials. Responds to inquiries from the general public and other stakeholders. Monitors contractor schedules on assigned projects to ensure adherence to contract timelines and project milestones. Monitors budgets for all construction projects and controls costs through close oversight of project processes and the application of innovative engineering techniques. Ensures the quality of construction projects by implementing appropriate sampling and testing procedures to verify compliance with specifications and standards. Prepares, reviews, and submits all required project documentation in a timely manner to ensure proper project closeout. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
Physical Requirements: 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. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Required to work additional hours on occasion during inclement weather or emergency situations. May require overnight stay on occasion due to training conferences or to provide assistance in other parts of the state during severe inclement weather or emergency situations.
A motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Additional Comments
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.
Non Discrimination Statement:
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 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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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 drivers license do you possess?
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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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If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
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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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My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
Required Question
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency Department of Transportation-District 6 Address 6355 Fain Blvd.
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406
Phone 843-746-6717
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.