Transportation Engineer Associate II (61036378)

SC group; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Sched.

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Construction Engineer to monitor highway and bridge projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. You will verify deficiencies are addressed, supervise inspectors, and ensure testing requirements are met.

You will record observations, manage field notes and surveys, assist with close-out tasks, and coordinate with contractors, owners, and utility reps.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor highway and bridge construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards.
• Notify the contractor and Resident Construction Engineer of deficiencies and verify that those issues are resolved appropriately.
• Ensure construction inspection and sampling and testing requirements are met or exceeded by qualified inspectors.
• Resolve construction conflicts to keep assigned projects in accordance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Record field observations and measurements clearly and accurately.
• Enter field notes into Site Manager Diaries, databases and final plans.
• Ensure all phases of construction are properly documented on appropriate standardized forms.
• Verify contractor pay quantities measured in the field are appropriate and in conformance with contract requirements prior to issuing payment for work performed.
• Ensure construction surveying, staking and verification is performed accurately on assigned projects at required frequencies.
• Ensure survey notes are properly recorded.
• Verify that construction work adheres to plan line and grade.
• Train office staff in construction surveying and staking and in the proper use and maintenance of surveying instruments and equipment.
• Assist the RCE with tasks related to project close out such as final plans, material certification and final contractor concurrence.
• Ensure contractors are paid accurately for work performed with the plans and specifications.
• Serve as the department representative when dealing with contractors, the general public, property owners, utility company representatives, etc.
• Assist the RCE with office management tasks, including daily coordination of office human resources, maintenance of fixed assets such as pool vehicles, inspection and surveying equipment, office equipment and computers.
• Supervise staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluations documents and related personnel paperwork.
• Coach, counsel, and train employees.
• Establishes and monitors work processes.
• Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork within the organization.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Richland Construction A, monitors highway and bridge construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. Notifies the contractor and Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) of deficiencies and verifies that those issues are resolved appropriately. Ensures construction inspection and sampling and testing requirements are met or exceeded by qualified inspectors. Resolves construction conflicts to keep assigned projects and work in in accordance with environmental regulations and permits. Records field observations and measurements clearly and accurately. Enters field notes into Site Manager Diaries, databases and final plans. Ensures all phases of construction are properly documented on appropriate standardized forms. Verifies contractor pay quantities measured in the field are appropriate and in conformance with contract requirements prior to issuing payment for work performed. Ensures construction surveying, staking and verification is performed accurately on assigned projects at required frequencies. Ensures survey notes are properly recorded. Verifies that construction work adheres to plan line and grade. Trains office staff in construction surveying and staking and in the proper use and maintenance of surveying instruments and equipment. Assists the RCE with tasks related to project close out such as final plans, material certification and final contractor concurrence. Ensures contractors are paid accurately for work performed with the plans and specifications. Serves as the department representative when dealing with contractors, the general public, property owners, utility company representatives, etc. Assists the RCE (Resident Construction Engineer) with office management tasks, including daily coordination of office human resources, maintenance of fixed assets such as pool vehicles, inspection and surveying equipment, office equipment and computers. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluations documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork within the organization.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Additional Comments

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.