Geotechnical Transportation Engineer / Transportation Engineering Associate II (61036469)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South Carolina Department of Transportation in Columbia is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to design and analyze foundations for bridges, roadway embankments and highway structures, and to prepare geotechnical reports. The role includes analyzing pile driving systems and reviewing consultant reports with respect to geotechnical considerations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of engineering or construction management experience, plus a valid driver's license; some

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• One year of engineering or construction management work experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods; occasional travel; may work outside hours.

Responsabilités

• Design and analyze foundations for bridges, roadway embankments and highway structures.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and analyses.
• Analyze pile driving systems and review reports from consultant engineers.
• Prepare preliminary geotechnical reports and soil testing requests for analysis.
• Perform advanced design and analysis of embankments, slopes and retaining structures.

Connaissances

Geotechnical engineering

Foundation design & analysis

Bridge foundations

Formation

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

Outils

Soil testing procedures

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities

In the Regional Production Group 2 - PeeDee region, performs mid-level engineering work involving standard practices and procedures in the area of Geotechnical Engineering including design and analysis of foundations for bridges, roadway embankments and highway structures. Prepares Geotechnical reports, analyzes pile driving systems and reviews reports and plans prepared by consultant engineer with respect to geotechnical considerations.

Job Responsibilities

In the Regional Production Group 2 - PeeDee region, performs mid-level engineering work involving standard practices and procedures in the area of Geotechnical Engineering including design and analysis of foundations for bridges, roadway embankments and highway structures. Prepares Geotechnical reports, analyzes pile driving systems and reviews reports and plans prepared by consultant engineer with respect to geotechnical considerations.

Prepares preliminary geotechnical reports. Prepares soil boring and laboratory testing requests for soil analysis. Performs advanced design and analysis bridge foundations. Performs advanced design and analysis of conventional embankments and slopes. Performs advanced design and analysis of conventional retaining structures. Develops Design Response Curves (basic preliminary). Performs basic preliminary liquefaction analyses. Calculates geotechnical bid items for bridge and road projects. Performs advanced evaluation of geotechnical construction submittals. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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.