Utilities and Railroad Engineer - Columbia, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Job Responsibilities

Assists and represents the Assistant Director of Rights of Way for Utilities and Railroads in supervising and establishing practices and procedures for utility, and 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 utility 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 utility and railroad issues.

Research, review, and approve utility and railroad certifications, and coordinate internally and with FHWA as needed during the project development process in order to achieve project delivery.

Represents the Department in meetings with other governmental entities, elected officials, utility companies, railroad companies, and the public. Performs site visits and field investigations as necessary to facilitate resolution of utility and railroad issues. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and two (2) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

A valid motor vehicle operators 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 Comments

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.