Transportation Engineering Associate II (61031922)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a qualified project inspector supervisor to oversee highway and bridge construction projects. You will supervise inspectors, review reports, and coordinate inspection requirements with project engineers.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, one year of engineering or construction management experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree as listed and one year of related work experience.
• Physical ability for extended periods and hazardous conditions.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects of moderate complexity.
• Supervises inspectors in highway and bridge construction projects.
• Reviews reports, estimates, and final plans produced by subordinates.
• Coordinates project inspection requirements with project engineers and chief technician.
• Monitors project QA/QC, erosion control and traffic control activities for compliance.
• Meets with the public, contractor personnel, utility companies and officials as needed.
• Trains subordinates and assists in project closeout duties.
• Assists project engineers on major projects with project management duties.
• Reviews and prepares daily diaries, monthly construction estimates, and final plans.
• Performs project inspection and survey duties as needed.
• Takes samples and supervises others in sampling materials for specs.
• Conducts EPMS reviews.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project oversight

Inspector supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Construction Science & Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manages projects of moderate complexity.
• Supervises inspectors in all phases of highway and bridge construction projects.
• Reviews reports, estimates, and final plans produced by subordinates.
• Coordinates project inspection requirements with project engineers and chief technician.
• Monitors project QA/QC, erosion control and traffic control activities on projects for compliance with policies, procedures and plans.
• Meets with general public, contractor personnel, utility companies, city and county officials as necessary while representing the department.
• Trains subordinates and assists RCE in project closeout duties.
• Assists project engineers on major projects with project management duties.
• Reviews and prepares daily diaries, monthly construction estimates, and final plans on construction projects.
• Performs project inspection and survey duties as needed.
• Takes samples and/or supervises others in sampling materials used by the contractor to ensure accordance with specifications.
• Conducts EPMS reviews.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Physical Requirement: Normal forty (40) hour week. May occasionally work extended hours (emergencies/hazardous weather). Should have the capability to stand and work for long periods and trek over rough terrain. Must be able to stand, bend, squat, stoop and have good balance. Must be able to work in hazardous conditions such as weather and traffic.
• 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.