Transportation Engineering Associate II (61032396)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Supervising Engineer/Construction Manager to lead engineering staff, manage plans, and oversee monthly pay estimates under SCDOT guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates for new projects, monitoring roadway and bridge construction in Darlington and Marlboro Counties, ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, and testing requirements.

Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of engineering or construction management experience.
• Equivalent combinations accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in administrative engineering functions and ensures plans and pay estimates meet guidelines.
• Prepares cost estimates for new projects and verifies daily reports.
• Monitors construction activities on roadways and bridges across assigned counties.
• Ensures erosion and storm water compliance; assists contractors with plans.
• Supports traffic control inspections and coordinates with property owners.

Skills

Staff supervision

Engineering project management

Cost estimation

Contract compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Performs and supervises staff in administrative functions regarding engineering and related correspondence. Ensures that final plans and monthly pay estimates are completed and submitted under the approved SCDOT guidelines. Prepares cost estimates for new projects. Ensures that inspectors maintain up-to-date daily work reports and project checklist.

Supervises engineering and inspection duties performed by subordinate(s) on roadway and bridge projects in Darlington County and Marlboro County. Monitors all construction activities on projects assigned to the unit to ensure that all specifications, plans, and contracts are adhered to. Ensures that all required samples are obtained and submitted for testing. Resolves problems as they arise regarding roadway and bridge construction.

Supervises and manages the Department's resources on road construction projects, resurfacing contracts, and bridge construction assigned to the Darlington County and Marlboro County Construction Unit. Monitors all construction activities on projects assigned to the unit to ensure that all specifications, plans, and contracts are adhered to. Ensures that all required samples are obtained and submitted for testing. Resolves problems as they arise regarding roadway and bridge construction.

Monitors contractor's compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding control of erosion and storm water pollution. Ensures compliance with the engineering design and plans are adhered to, and provides assistance to contractors in the preparation of erosion control and pollution prevention plans. Ensures that inspections are performed in accordance with SCOOT guidelines.

Ensures daytime and nighttime traffic control inspections are performed in accordance with SCDOT Guidelines. Assists the general public with complaints and concerns regarding road and bridge construction projects. Reviews engineering plans with property owners to determine the effect projects have on their property, conflicts, and possible solutions. Evaluates and prepares performance appraisals on subordinate(s). Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.

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.

Additional Comments

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.