Transportation Engineering Associate II (61034221)

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a field engineer to supervise and support highway and bridge construction projects in Sumter.

You will monitor contractor productivity, ensure safe work zones, and communicate plans to inspectors while using surveying tools to verify lines and grades. A bachelor’s degree and license are required, with potential overtime during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• At least 1 year of engineering or construction management work experience, or approved equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor highway and bridge construction projects and contractor productivity.
• Ensure safe work zones for motorists and personnel.
• Provide installation instructions, inspection, and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls.
• Prepare field notes, material sampling reports, and daily roadway reports.
• Serve as SCDOT representative to the public and interpret plans to inspectors.
• Use surveying software and total station to check lines and grades.
• Maintain certification logs and obtain certifications as assigned.
• Travel may be required; occasional extended hours during emergencies.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

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

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.