Transportation Engineering Associate I (61035598)

State of South Carolina; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a qualified professional to lead roadway construction projects, ensuring performance aligns with plans and safety standards. You will monitor compliance, coordinate with inspectors, and address deficiencies to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role involves environmental permit adherence, work zone safety, and acting as the department representative with contractors and the public. A CEPSCI/SCDOT inspector may be required for duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management is required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Willingness to travel may be required.
• Physical requirements include sitting/standing for extended periods and exposure to outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway construction projects under general supervision.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and standards.
• Monitor compliance and notify Contractor and RCE of deficiencies.
• Verify that inspection and testing requirements are met by qualified inspectors.
• Assist RCE in resolving construction conflicts to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Ensure environmental regulations and permits are followed.
• Ensure work zone safety and traffic control requirements are met.
• Perform inspection duties as a CEPSCI and SCDOT inspector as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and verify forms, checklists, and spreadsheets for projects.
• Assist in closeout documents, including Final/As-Built Construction plans.
• Represent the Department when dealing with contractors and the public.

Skills

Project management

Supervision

Construction inspection

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Additional Comments

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.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question