Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate II (61036249)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to perform design and analysis of foundations for bridges, roadway embankments, and highway structures under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing geotechnical reports, analyzing pile driving systems, reviewing consultant reports, and performing preliminary soil borings and lab-testing requests. Travel may be required and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• 1 year of engineering or construction management work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mid-level geotechnical engineering work under supervision.
• Design and analyze foundations for bridges and roadways.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and preliminary reports.
• Coordinate with consultants and review plans for geotechnical aspects.
• Calculate geotechnical bid items for projects.
• May require travel to project sites.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Bridge foundations

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Under direct supervision, performs mid-level engineering work involving standard practices and procedures in the area of Geotechnical Engineering including design and analysis of foundations for bridges, roadway embankments and highway structures. Prepares Geotechnical reports, analyze pile driving systems and review reports and plans prepared by consultant engineer with respect to geotechnical considerations. Prepares preliminary geotechnical reports. Prepares soil borings and lab-testing requests for soil analysis. Performs advanced design and analysis of bridge foundations. Performs advanced design and analysis of conventional embankments and slopes. Performs advanced design and analysis of conventional retaining structures. Develops Design Response Curves (basic preliminary). Performs basic preliminary liquefaction analysis. Performs advanced evaluation of geotechnical construction submittals. Calculates geotechnical bid items for bridge and road projects. Performs various other duties as may be assigned.

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. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

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.