Senior Transportation Field & Testing Technician

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician to perform surveying, inspection, and materials testing on road construction projects.

You will collect data, inspect sites, prepare reports, assist project managers with estimates, and support closeout activities while ensuring safety and quality standards.

This role requires physical endurance and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, including occasional travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 4.5 years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Physical Requirement: sit/stand at a desk for extended periods; occasional travel.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing and kneeling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outside in all weather conditions; driving may be required.
• Motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical activities related to surveying, construction inspection, and materials testing, including field studies and surveys to collect technical data.
• Independently inspects construction projects, collects required samples and certifications, and prepares reports documenting inspection results.
• Instructs and provides guidance to other inspectors in inspection procedures and survey verification.
• Assists project managers with monthly estimates in Site Manager and project closeout activities, including final quantities and as-built drawings.
• Participates in project related meetings.
• Coaches, counsels, and trains employees.
• Establishes and monitors work processes, implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization.
• Maintains equipment to ensure it is clean and properly calibrated in accordance with annual requirements.
• Assists with the preparation of designs, drawings, plans, and specifications for construction projects, engineering systems, technical equipment, or components.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical surveying

Construction inspection

Materials testing

Report writing

Training others

Education

High school diploma with 4.5 years engineering technician experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician to perform surveying, inspection, and materials testing on road construction projects.

You will collect data, inspect sites, prepare reports, assist project managers with estimates, and support closeout activities while ensuring safety and quality standards.

This role requires physical endurance and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, including occasional travel.