Transportation Engineering Associate II (61034096)

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Engineer/Construction Manager to oversee projects from minor to advanced complexity. You will assist on major projects with management duties, review subordinate reports and final plans, and ensure QA/QC, erosion control, and traffic control compliance with approved specifications.

You will engage with the public, contractors, utilities, city and council officials as needed, and may travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management plus 1 year of engineering or construction management work experience, or equivalent.
• Able to travel and work outside regular hours when required.
• Must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers on major projects with project management duties.
• Review reports, estimates and final plans prepared by subordinates.
• Monitor project QA/QC, erosion control and traffic control for compliance with approved plans.
• Prepare monthly construction estimates and final plans.
• Perform project inspection duties on projects of moderate to advanced complexity.
• Represent the Department in meetings with the public, contractors, utilities, and officials.

Skills

Project management

Inspection coordination

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Manages projects of minor to advanced complexity such as Federal Aid Resurfacing, urban road widening, complex intersection improvements, bridge replacement projects, etc. Assists Project Engineers on major projects with project management duties. Reviews reports, estimates and final plans prepared by subordinates. Monitors project Quality Assurance/Quality Control, erosion control and traffic control activities on major projects for compliance with approved plans. Assists Project Engineer on major projects with training and coordination of inspectors. Performs project inspection duties on projects of moderate to advanced complexity. Prepares monthly construction estimates and final plans. Performs project closeout duties. Meets with and responds to inquiries from the public, contractor personnel, utility company representatives, city and council officials as necessary while representing Department. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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: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 requires 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. Normal ( 40) work week with occasional overtime. Must possess good hearing and minimum 20/60 vision. 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 heavy 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.