Senior Transportation Engineering Technician - Highways

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) seeks an experienced Chief Engineering Technician to oversee inspection work on major highway and bridge projects. The role supports the Resident Construction Engineer, ensures conformance with plans, specs, and SCDOT requirements, and mentors technical staff on plan readings and field testing.

The position requires a high school diploma, 4.5 years of related experience, and may accept a Technician Certification in lieu of six months'

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4.5 years of related engineering technician experience.
• Technician Certification per SCDOT policy may substitute for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect grading, paving, drainage, non-structural concrete, and reinforcing steel to ensure plans and specs are followed.
• Supervise subordinate technicians and mentor staff on plan interpretation, inspection, sampling and testing.
• Document inspections on required SCDOT forms and reports; maintain documentation in the SCDOT database.

Skills

Plan & specs reading

Inspection & testing

Surveying

Documentation & reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Survey equipment

Testing equipment

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) seeks an experienced Chief Engineering Technician to oversee inspection work on major highway and bridge projects. The role supports the Resident Construction Engineer, ensures conformance with plans, specs, and SCDOT requirements, and mentors technical staff on plan readings and field testing.

The position requires a high school diploma, 4.5 years of related experience, and may accept a Technician Certification in lieu of six months'