Transportation Engineering Associate I (61033213)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a professional to conduct traffic studies, field surveys, and data collection to evaluate field conditions and safety. The role involves making recommendations for improvements, inspecting devices, and preparing detailed reports for agencies and the public.

The candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ET/Construction Management or an approved equivalent, with willingness to travel and work in varying weather

Qualifications

• Performs traffic studies, field surveys, and data collection for evaluation of field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies or inventories and collect data for evaluation of field conditions.
• Make recommendations to improve traffic control, operation, and safety based on observations.
• Inspect traffic control devices for compliance, improvements, or deficiencies.
• Prepare traffic study reports and responses to inquiries from agencies and the public.
• Maintain traffic files and communicate with the public.

Skills

Traffic studies

Data collection

Field surveys

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ET/Construction Management

Tools

CAD

Job description

Conducts traffic studies or inventories, such as traffic counts, field surveys, speed studies, etc. to collect and maintain data for evaluation of field conditions. Makes recommendations to improve traffic control, operation, and safety based on field observations and data. Inspects traffic control devices (signals, signs, and pavement markings) for compliance, improvements, deficiencies, damage, or possible sight obstructions using state and federal guidelines. Attends preconstruction meetings and performs final inspections for construction projects when assigned. Uses specialized computer programs for the archiving, design, fabrication, and installation of traffic control devices. Prepares complex drawings using computer-aided drafting skills showing field conditions or proposed traffic control improvements. Prepares traffic study reports and responses to inquiries from others, including SCDOT personnel, state and federal agencies, and the public, concerning the operation of the South Carolina highway system. Provides excellent customer service and routinely communicates with the general public. Maintains all traffic files in accordance with set standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence

Physical Requirement: 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.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

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.