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

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant District Construction Engineer to support the District Construction Engineer in managing district construction functions and supervising pavement-related operations. The role involves reviewing project plans, representing the department at public meetings, liaising with county and municipal officials, and overseeing CEI contracts to meet staffing needs.

Travel and variable hours may be required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management with six years of engineering or construction management experience, or an approved equivalence.
• Physical demands include sitting or standing for extended periods; travel may be required; may work outside normal hours during emergencies and inclement weather.
• The position may be exposed to outside environments and noise in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Construction Engineer in managing district construction functions.
• Prepare responses to inquiries from SCDOT personnel, state and federal agencies, and the public.
• Review plans for proposed projects and recommend improvements.
• Represent the Department at public meetings; liaise with county and municipal officials.
• Supervise District Asphalt Manager and support Resident Construction Engineers on pavement matters.
• Provide expert testimony in court regarding engineering procedures.
• Manage CEI contracts to meet staffing needs.
• Review encroachment permit applications and assign reviews.

Education

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

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.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov . Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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.