Geotechnical Transportation Engineer / Transportation Engineering Associate II (61036469)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to work in the PeeDee region, focusing on foundation design for bridges and road structures. You will prepare technical reports, analyze pile driving systems, and review consultant geotechnical work.

The role involves advanced design and analysis of foundations, embankments, slopes, and retaining structures, with opportunities to develop liquefaction analyses and bid item calculations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform mid-level engineering work in Geotechnical Engineering including design and analysis of foundations for bridges, roadway embankments and highway structures.
• Prepare Geotechnical reports and analyze pile driving systems while reviewing consultant reports for geotechnical considerations.
• Prepare preliminary geotechnical reports and soil boring/laboratory testing requests.
• Perform advanced design and analysis of bridge foundations, embankments, slopes and retaining structures.
• Develop Design Response Curves and perform basic preliminary liquefaction analyses.
• Calculate geotechnical bid items for bridge and road projects and evaluate geotechnical construction submittals.
• May require travel and work outside normal hours or emergencies.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Design and analysis of foundations

Bridge foundations

Report preparation

Soil analysis planning

Pile driving systems

Construction management coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Construction Science and Management

Tools

Pile driving systems

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.