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Job Responsibilities

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Under limited supervision of the design manager, supervise the design, development, and delivery of bridge repair and rehabilitation projects statewide, and supervise the day-to-day operations of the structures design staff. As necessary in the absence of the design manager, seal BMO plans and technical specifications.

Checks and reviews designs and calculations performed by other design staff and consultants. Assists in the management of consultant contracts in conjunction with program management staff.

Responsible for structural design and analysis using applicable methods conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA, and SCDOT standards, manuals, specifications, and policies. Performs and oversees field scoping and assessment for bridge projects statewide.

Uses structural engineering software and hand calculations to support design and analysis for projects. Drafts, prepares, and reviews bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation plans, technical specifications, and estimates for project delivery. Provides construction phase support in response to construction and contractor inquiries, and performs contractor submittal reviews for projects.

Provides technical support and guidance to SCDOT district staff for in-house bridge assessment and repair. Maintains the SCDOT standard bridge repair manual.

As necessary, assists in response to emergency events including bridge hits, critical findings, and natural disasters. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional 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 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.