Engineering Technician

Richland County Government; chullimanoor; On-site; INR 2,369,000 - 3,374,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Government is seeking a skilled technician to perform quality control inspections on roadway and storm drainage construction, ensuring compliance with approved plans and county standards.

The role also involves inspecting sediment/erosion control, reviewing estimates, maintaining inspection records, and supporting GIS-driven road projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma plus two years of college, a valid driver’s license, and 2–4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent plus two years of college education or specialized training.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• CEPSCI certification within 6 months of hire desirable.
• Requires 2–4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections on roadway and storm drainage construction to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
• Inspect construction sites for sediment and erosion control compliance.
• Review cost estimates and maintain records and reports of inspection activity.
• Inspect surveying tasks associated with road and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Utilize regulations software and GIS to support road projects.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide information to residents affected by projects; investigate citizen complaints.
• Perform general administrative and clerical work including meetings, reports, and data entry.

Skills

Quality control

GIS software

Public inquiries handling

Administrative work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college equivalent

Tools

GIS applications

Job description

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Performs quality control inspections on all elements of roadway and storm drainage construction for Private developments to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications, county and DHEC standards.

Inspects construction sites to ensure compliance with sediment and erosion control plans and regulations.

Reviews cost estimates and calculations as required; generated and maintains records and reports of inspection activity.

Inspects surveying tasks associated with road and drainage construction and maintenance.

Uses the department’s adherence to regulations software and GIS applications as necessary to support road projects.

Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for service and complaints associated with areas of responsibility; provides information to residents affected by construction projects; investigates citizen complaints related to new constructions and drainage.

Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.

Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education or specialized advanced training in engineering technology or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Department of Transportation Asphalt Roadway and Earth Base Technician certification and DHEC Sediment and Erosion Control certification are desirable.

Must be able to obtain Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) certification within 6 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires over two years and up to and including four years.

Compensation Minimum: $21.70