Transportation Engineering Associate III Assistant District Permits Engineer

Job Summary

At the District One Office serving Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties, the Assistant District Permit Engineer (ADPE) assists in the supervision of the encroachment permit review, approval, and construction process for commercial and large residential developments within District One. The ADPE serves as the District Permit Engineer (DPE) in the absence of the DPE or as needed. Responsibilities include reviewing complex encroachment permits for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with SCDOT engineering standards, policies, and guidelines;

preparing detailed comments and engineering recommendations during the design review process for permits that include complex roadway and intersection improvements, storm‑water infrastructure, pedestrian accommodations, pavement markings and signage, and traffic control as necessary; collecting comments to provide a single response to an applicant; facilitating meetings and correspondence with developers, property owners, consultant engineers, local governments, and other agencies to represent District Permit Engineering interests;

attending and representing District Permit Engineering interests in final and ongoing site inspections on approved encroachment permits; assisting in resolving field issues and/or conflicts during construction or permits; coordinating plan reviews by District Engineers, county construction and maintenance staff, Headquarters staff, and others to ensure compliance with state and federal engineering standards; reviewing other encroachment permits submitted to the District Office by county offices;

providing support and direction on construction sequencing and traffic control; and training county encroachment permit technicians on standards and regulations.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and four (4) years of engineering or construction management work experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The position may require travel, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. It requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and exposure to natural environmental hazards. The employee may be required to work outside of the normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental‑related emergencies, and may be exposed to outside environments in all weather conditions and noise.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.