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

State of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a qualified professional to serve as Assistant District Construction Engineer. You will assist the District Construction Engineer in managing district construction functions, review plans, and prepare responses to inquiries from SCDOT personnel, agencies, and the public.

You will represent the Department at public meetings, liaise with county and municipal officials, supervise the District Asphalt Manager, and oversee CEI contracts to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and 6 years of engineering or construction management experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to provide expert testimony in court on engineering procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Construction Engineer in managing district construction functions.
• Review plans for proposed projects and advise on improvements.
• Review, analyze, and compile data to support staffing and CEI contracts.
• Represent the Department at public meetings and liaise with county/municipal officials.
• Supervise District Asphalt Manager and support Resident Construction Engineers and department in pavement matters.
• Manage construction-related encroachment permit reviews and ensure timely processing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Public liaison

Contract management

Engineering expertise

Expert testimony

Education

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

Job description

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.

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.