Transportation Engineering Associate I (61036509)

Job Responsibilities

Leads survey party in completing survey verification and layout on road and bridge construction projects as well as pre-construction layout tasks on resurfacing projects. Work will include tasks such as computing and documenting roadway and bridge grades, calculating earthwork volumes, locating and verifying foundation items, compute ring slopes, staking right-of-way, stationing roads, marking full depth patching and staking guardrail.

Assists with various project management functions such as completing estimates, project closeout, change orders, internal Quality Management Team audits, etc. Successfully manages small and complex bridge and roadway projects to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with all SCDOT rules, regulations, specifications, and policies. Ensures that all projects are adequately inspected and that all project-related paperwork, including daily work diaries, pay quantities, material samples and certifications, and monthly estimates are submitted in a timely manner.

Ensures that contractors and/or municipalities are in compliance with environmental and traffic control regulations. Achieves satisfactory scores on projects inspected by the interoffice, District Office, or Headquarters Quality Management Team. Conducts certified field inspections in various specialized areas.

Obtains and maintains inspector certifications in these specialized areas. Ensures that all installed work meets SCDOT specifications and that the inspections are carried out and documented per SCDOT Construction Manual and Specifications. Produces the required inspection reports and Daily Work Reports in a timely manner and ensures that they are accurate and thorough. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 requires 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-241-1010

Non Discrimination Statement:

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.