Transportation Engineering Associate I (61035010)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an experienced engineer to oversee roadway construction projects under general supervision. You will manage project activities, ensure compliance with plans, specifications and standards, and coordinate with contractors, RCE, and inspectors to keep projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities include supervising consultant inspectors, preparing closeout documents, and representing the department with contractors and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or equivalent.
• Motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Willingness to travel and work in varying outdoor environments; exposure to environmental hazards.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway construction projects ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and standards.
• Monitor and report deficiencies to Contractors and RCE; verify issues are resolved.
• Supervise consultant inspectors and ensure inspections, sampling and testing requirements are met.
• Prepare closeout documents and represent the department in dealings with contractors and the public.

Skills

Project management

Construction inspection

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Science

Job description

Under general supervision of RCE and ARCE, performs project management and supervisory duties related to the management of roadway construction projects. Responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with plans and specifications. Monitors roadway construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications and standards. Notifies the Contractor and 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. Assists RCE in resolving construction conflicts to keep assigned projects on time and on budget. Ensures work on assigned projects is on accordance with environmental regulations and permits. Ensures work zone safety and traffic control requirements are met and that construction projects are safe for the Contractor, SCDOT personnel and the traveling public.

Performs inspection duties on construction projects as a certified CEPSCI and SCDOT inspector, as necessary. Supervises and develops consultant inspectors. Ensures consultant inspectors are well trained and receive technical assistance and guidance as needed. Prepares, maintains and/or verifies the accuracy of all forms, checklists and spreadsheets associated with assigned projects. Assists in the preparation of closeout documents, to include Final/As-Built Construction plans. Serves as the Department representative when dealing with contractors, the general public, property owners, utility company representatives, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A motor vehicle operator's license is required. 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.