Transportation Engineering Associate II (61034221)

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

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified construction project supervisor to monitor highway and bridge projects. The role includes ensuring safe work zones, guiding contractors and inspectors, and compiling field notes and daily reports.

The candidate will interpret construction plans, manage material sampling, and maintain certification logs. Travel and weather-related overtime may be required. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management is required.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors highway and bridge construction projects including asphalt, concrete, earthworks, drainage, and compaction.
• Ensures safe work zones for motorists and construction personnel.
• Provides installation instructions, inspections, and maintenance guidance for erosion and sediment control devices on SCDOT sites.
• Prepares field notes, material sampling reports, and daily/monthly project documentation.
• Acts as SCDOT representative to the public when discussing plans; interprets plans for inspectors.

Education

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

Tools

Site Manager

AASHTO-Ware Project

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Sumter Construction, monitors highway and bridge construction projects (i. e. asphalt, concrete, earth types-bases, macadam, pipe, under drain, pile driving, form setting, reinfored steel and compacation with nuclear guage, etc.), contractor's productivity, utility conflicts, project scope and other impacts due to construction. Ensures that all projects achieve a safe work zone for motorist and construction personnel. Provides contractors and inspectors with the proper installation instruction, inspection, and maintenance of erosion prevention devices and sediment control protection devices on SCDOT construction sites. Prepares and reviews field notes and material sampling reports to include final plans. Also prepares daily work reports in Site Manager and AASHTO-Ware Project, utility diaries, monthly estimates worksheets, daily asphalt roadway reports, erosion, and traffic control reports, sample cards and other necessary paperwork including the computation of areas of cross-sections and the calculation of volumes. Serves as SCDOT representative to public when discussing construction project/plans. Interprets and provides explanation to inspectors on construction plans and contract notes. Uses surveying software with data collector and total station for checking contractor's lines and grades. Computes and creates volumes of borrow and waste pits. Supervises sampling and testing of construction materials for quality to ensure that materials are in compliance with specifications. Obtains material certifications as needed. Maintain material samples and certification log books for projects. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer as needed. Maintain all current technician certifications. Obtain certifications 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. A valid 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

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

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.