Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Assistant District Construction Engineer (61036814)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options available toSome

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant District Construction Engineer to support the District Construction Engineer in managing district projects and personnel.

The role involves reviewing plans, analyzing data for staffing decisions, and representing the department at public meetings. You will supervise the District Asphalt Manager and may testify in court on engineering procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• Six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Assistant District Construction Engineer, assisting the District Construction Engineer in managing district construction functions.
• Prepares responses to inquiries from SCDOT personnel, state and federal agencies, and the public concerning construction engineering.
• Reviews plans for proposed projects and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Reviews, analyzes, and compiles data to advise District Construction Engineer on staffing needs and manages CEI contracts.
• Represents the Department at public meetings and liaises with county and municipal officials.
• Supervises District Asphalt Manager and supports Resident Construction Engineers and pavement-related matters.
• Provides expert testimony in court on engineering procedures.
• Manages CEI contract reviews and ensures timely completion.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant District Construction Engineer, assisting the District Construction Engineer in managing district construction functions. Prepares responses to inquiries from others, including SCDOT personnel, state and federal agencies, and the public, concerning construction engineering. Reviews plans for proposed projects and makes recommendations for improvement. Reviews, analyzes, and compiles data as necessary to advise District Construction Engineer on county construction personnel staffing needs, and manages Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) contracts required to meet those needs. Represents the Department at public meetings and serves as liaison with county and municipal officials. Supervises District Asphalt Manager and ensures the district office is effectively supporting the Resident Construction Engineers and the Department mission in pavement related matters. Provides expert testimony in court relating to engineering procedures. Manages construction related encroachment permit application reviews in the district, assigning their review to the appropriate Resident Construction Engineer, and ensures the reviews are completed in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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.

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.