Transp. Engr/Transp. Engr. Assoc. III - Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (61032017)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation invites applications for an Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer in Chester County. This role supports planning, development, and coordination of the unit's maintenance programs and daily operations, including data-driven management of asset inventories and contractor activities.

The incumbent will review HMMS/EAMS data, oversee field crews and contract services, and prepare routine reports for the Resident Maintenance Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3 years of engineering or construction management experience.
• Equivalent acceptable as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates maintenance plans and daily operations.
• Reviews HMMS and EAMS data for accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepares reports for RME review and submission.
• Trains staff on safety and flagging procedures.
• Inspects road assets and coordinates emergency maintenance.

Skills

Engineering planning

Data management

Safety inspections

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Under limited supervision, serves as the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer assisting the Chester County Resident Maintenance Engineer with planning, developing and coordinating the unit's Maintenance programs and daily operations. Develops and manages critical path databases with location maps outlining yearly and monthly forecasted and actual completion goals and timelines of work performed by in-house county crews and contractual services. Maintains an active asset list dating roadway improvement, and ensures plans and work performed meets established strategic goals in correlation with the unit's business plan. Manages maintenance personnel engaged in the solicitation and procurement of services, and the field inspection of contracts such as roadway mowing, vegetation or tree removal, street sweeping, driveways, and where field measurements for purchase and payment are required. Coordinates and performs physical feature inspection of assets on all state-maintained roads, bridges and right-of-way including low/high shoulders, pavement markings, signs, potholes, drainage systems, vegetation, guardrail and attenuator systems, and other roadway defects in accordance with engineering and departmental directives. Maintains an active inventory list identifying roadway deficiencies for correction.

Assists with the development and operation of plans for organizing, evaluating, and updating the Quality Maintenance Team (QMT) and district requirements and plans for all unit maintenance activities. Reviews Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) data for accuracy. Reviews data for activity accomplishment goals, maintenance cost distributions, outstanding work and roadway cost summaries. Responsible for accurate and timely submittal of reports for RME review and submission. Performs routine safety inspections of maintenance operations evaluating traffic control and operational and safety problems. Trains unit employees on the proper safety practices involved in flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, and job site hazards. Acts as Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) in his/her absence and works with RME to implement management policies and initiatives, and to promote unit teamwork.

Answers inquiries and requests for service from the public responding both verbally and through written correspondence. Investigates and process damage claims for the Resident Maintenance Engineer’s approval. Provides expert testimony as directed and assigned. Performs environmental inspections on maintenance facilities, such as storm water drains and Underground Storage Tanks (UST). Documents and updates records as required by SCDOT and other agencies. Manages assigned crews during emergency or inclement weather shift operations. Coordinates work activities for emergency maintenance activities such as ice and snow removal, complex road closures and detours, and major storm recovery and repair operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

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.