Engineer I - V (Engineering Division)

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for highly motivated, qualified individuals to join our team! 

These positions are part of the Public Works Department’s Capital Projects division which oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the County’s local option Transportation Sales Tax (TST 2004 and 2016) and the Charleston County Transportation Committee (CTC) programs.  The primary responsibility of this position is providing project management of numerous Transportation Sales Tax Allocation and CTC transportation improvement projects.  The budget for these projects typically ranges from $100,000 to $5,000,000 from inception to completion.

We offer competitive salary, great benefits package to include: paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and parental leave, as well as training and advancement opportunities. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

GRADE: PROF 03 – PROF 06

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $68,140.80 - $125,465.60** 

**Hiring salary dependent upon applicant’s education, experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

• Manage transportation projects from inception through completion including managing project budgets and review of all contract invoices and project expenditures. 
• Evaluate annually requested TST and CTC projects from municipalities for feasibility and cost and assist in making funding recommendations.  
• Evaluate qualifications and/or proposals of consultants for design and other pre-construction services and/or construction engineering & inspection (CE&I) services, negotiate consultant fees and scope of work, and develop and approve contract changes with consultants as necessary.
• Review plan submittals to ensure applicable federal, state, and local standards and the project’s purpose and goals are met. 
• Work with utility coordination staff to effect utility relocations as needed. 
• Coordinate permit applications with various environmental and regulatory agencies; ensure federal requirements are followed for federally funded projects.
• Coordinate in-house or consultant-led acquisition of construction permissions, easement and right-of-way from property owners as needed.
• Prepare Invitation for Bid (IFB) documents for construction advertisement; coordinate with construction inspection staff to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, prepare and coordinate change orders with contractors as necessary, and review and approve construction contract invoices.
• Provide excellent customer service to citizens and stakeholders by effectively communicating and keeping all informed of project status. 
• Designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field with a minimum 3-5 years or more of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction, project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.  Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE), or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred; however, candidates with applicable experience and licensure or certification in other fields such as architecture, construction management, or project management will be considered. 

The ability to maintain effective relationships with consultants, contractors, state and municipal officials, and the public is essential.  Must be skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting construction drawings, technical reports, specifications, and regulatory documents.  Must communicate verbally and in written form in a clear and concise manner, work under pressure within critical periods, work various jobs at the same time, interpret various codes and regulations, and must be able to operate a personal computer. Must have general knowledge of engineering and project procedures to independently manage consultant design, the IFB process and construction oversight on small scale transportation projects. Applicant is expected to work towards a licensure as an EIT/Professional Engineer in South Carolina or certification as a Project Management Professional.  A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position is required.