Transportation Engineer / Trans. Engr. Assoc. IV - Assistant District Maintenance Engineer(61033973)

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina in Greenville region is seeking an Assistant District Maintenance Engineer to assist in oversight and management of maintenance operations across District 2. You will help plan, develop and supervise county maintenance units, ensuring goals, efficiency and reporting.

The role involves meeting with public and officials on maintenance issues, assisting with funding requests, managing budgets for roadway, facilities and equipment, and supporting HMMS/EAMS coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement with six years of engineering or construction management experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in overseeing maintenance operations and budgeting.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Maintenance Engineer with planning and oversight of county maintenance units.
• Prepare reports and track accomplishments in HMMS/EAMS.
• Engage with public officials and contractors on maintenance issues.
• Support funding requests and manage district and county unit budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Science and Management

Job description

Serves as the Assistant District Maintenance Engineer in assisting the District Maintenance Engineer with oversight and management of maintenance operations throughout District 2. Assists the District Maintenance Engineer in planning, development and oversight of county maintenance units to include business plan goals, efficient production and reporting of accomplishments in HMMS/EAMS. Assists the District Engineering Administrator, District Maintenance Engineer as needed with projects, setting District maintenance goals, reports and resolving issues within the county maintenance units in District 2. Meets with the public, elected officials, contractors and local government officials concerning maintenance related issues. Also attends CTC meetings as necessary to assist Resident Maintenance Engineers with requesting funding. Assists the District Maintenance Engineer in the management of District and County Unit operating budgets to include roadway, facility and equipment maintenance. Supervises the HMMS/EAMS Coordinator. Assists the coordinator as necessary with HMMS/EAMS issues as necessary. Serves on District and Statewide committees related to maintenance activities, policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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.