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Posted: February 17, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Roadway Design Transportation Engineering Associate I (61033960)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$65,000 - $88,600

per year

Closes

March 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves reviewing survey data and creating detailed plans for road designs, including topography maps, cross-sections, alignments, and hydraulic elements, to support construction and safety projects in South Carolina's transportation department.

It suits someone with a background in engineering who enjoys technical drafting and fieldwork in a team setting.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable with outdoor tasks, and able to handle occasional travel and irregular hours.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management (or approved equivalent)
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods
  • Capability to perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and walking on rough terrain
  • Comfort working near moving traffic and in natural environmental hazards
  • Willingness to travel occasionally and work outside normal business hours or respond to emergencies

Full Job Description


In the PeeDee Regional Production Group, reviews survey data. Plots original topography, existing cross sections and profiles. Prepares secondary, bridge replacement, safety and primary plans for design field review, right of way and construction. Plots proposed cross section templates and limits of construction. Prepares horizontal alignments for various roadway types. Research and verifies present right of way. Determines superelevation rate, compute superelevation, lay and compute grades. Incorporates hydraulic design into plans and determine new right of way limits. Performs other related duties as assigned.



















Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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 Information

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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/17/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5238024