Transportation Engineer​/Transp Engr Assoc. II - Railroad Coordinator

Assists and represents the Assistant Director of Rights of Way for Utilities and Railroads in supervising and establishing practices and procedures for railroad coordination in conjunction with highway projects with limited supervision. This includes preparing, negotiating, reviewing, and approving agreements, reviewing invoices, recommending payment of invoices, closing agreements, monitoring projects, preparing reports, and assisting other units of SCDOT and railroad company representatives during development and construction of highway projects.

Provides technical reviews of encroachment permit applications and recommend approval or denial. Researches and provides technical information to Department personnel relative to railroad issues. Research, review, and approve railroad certifications, and coordinate internally and with FHWA as needed during the project development process in order to achieve project delivery. Performs site visits and field investigations as necessary to facilitate resolution of railroad issues.

Represents the Department in meetings with other governmental entities and railroad companies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

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 required 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.

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.