Assistant District Special Projects Engineer (61036396)

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina through the Department of Transportation seeks an engineering professional to supervise field crews and ensure sampling, testing, and QA compliance on construction projects in Charleston. You will verify documentation, assist with survey verification, and support contract administration and closeout activities.

The role involves coordinating with inspectors and engineers, ensuring right-of-way agreement adherence, and communicating with contractors to protect department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• Three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Helps ensure projects are properly staffed.
• Supervises field engineers and technicians to ensure sampling/testing requirements and QA specs are met.
• Verifies construction activity is documented by field inspectors and engineers.
• Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate.
• Assists with survey verification.
• Monitors assigned projects for contract compliance.
• Ensures right-of-way agreements are followed during construction.
• Assists with contract administration and submittal reviews.
• Supports project closeout and meetings with contractors.
• Represents SCDOT to resolve construction conflicts and protect department interests.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Helps ensure projects are properly staffed. Supervises field engineers and technicians to ensure minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met. Verifies construction activity is properly documented by field inspectors and engineers. Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate. Assists with survey verification. Monitors assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications. Ensures all construction-related right-of-way agreements are followed during construction. Assists the DSPE with contract administration. Reviews and processes contractor submittals. Assists the District Special Projects Engineer with project closeout. Meets with contractors concerning construction related issues. As a representative of the SCDOT, helps resolve construction conflicts and ensures the interests of the Department are clearly communicated and protected in the process. Assists the DSPE with miscellaneous office management tasks, human resources management, ensures a safe and productive work environment, etc. Attends preconstruction conferences and other meetings on behalf of DSPE. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirement

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. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Required to work additional hours on occasion during inclement weather or emergency situations. May require overnight stay on occasion due to training conferences or to provide assistance in other parts of the state during severe inclement weather or emergency situations.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

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 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question