Geotechnical Transportation Engineer / Transportation Engineering Associate II (61036469)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer in the PeeDee region to design and analyze bridge foundations, embankments, and highway structures. You will prepare geotechnical reports and review consultant materials to ensure geotechnical adequacy.

The role involves soil analysis coordination, preliminary reporting, and occasional travel. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and licensure requirements apply, with responsibilities spanning design, analysis, and bid-item

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management with 1 year of related experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Ability to analyze geotechnical data and prepare reports.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform mid-level engineering work in Geotechnical Engineering for bridges and roadway structures.
• Design and analyze foundations for bridges, embankments, and highway structures.
• Prepare Geotechnical reports and review consultant reports for geotechnical considerations.
• Prepare preliminary geotechnical reports and soil boring/testing requests.
• Perform advanced design/analysis of bridge foundations and retaining structures.
• Compute geotechnical bid items for projects and evaluate submittals.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Bridge foundations design

Report writing

Soil analysis coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Construction Science & Management

Job description

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.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.

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.