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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Transportation Engineer IV - Engineering Manager I (61035536)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$105,163 - $143,300

per year

Closes

January 30, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to design and manage traffic control plans for construction and maintenance projects on South Carolina's roads, ensuring safety and smooth traffic flow in work zones.

It requires supervising engineers, reviewing plans for compliance with state rules, and providing expert advice to staff and partners.

A good fit would be an experienced civil engineer with leadership skills who enjoys fieldwork and improving transportation safety.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Six (6) years of engineering work experience
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to supervise and lead engineering personnel
  • Knowledge of work zone safety and mobility rules
  • Willingness to travel, conduct field reviews, and work in hazardous environments near traffic

Full Job Description

Supervises the operations of the Work Zone Control section. Responsible for leading engineering personnel in the evaluation, design, and application of work zone traffic control. Manages the design of work zone traffic control plans and specifications for construction and maintenance projects. Ensures the preparation of plans and provisions complies with schedule requirements.

Supervises the design and reviews the effectiveness of Transportation Management Plans including designs, special provisions, and supplemental specifications for work zone traffic control. Manages and leads compliance with the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility. Coordinates evaluations process for determining significant projects. Oversees the implementation and update of SCDOT policies and practices regarding The Rule.

Provides advice, expertise, and assistance to Department staff and external partners on the design and application of traffic control devices. Coordinates with other divisions within the department to provide contract documents and special provisions for traffic control elements of design build projects.

Develops work zone traffic control specifications regarding implementation of the work zone traffic control plan and for all traffic control devices for the development of new or revised specifications. Evaluates devices proposed by vendors and contractors for effectiveness and use in traffic control plans.

Conducts semi-annual work zone traffic control field reviews in association with the FHWA and other divisions for the purpose of improving the work zone traffic control plans and methods from design to implementation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and six (6) 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.

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: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5195957