Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Assistant District Maintenance Engineer (61033036)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an experienced professional to support the District Maintenance Engineer in planning, organizing, and supervising maintenance work within District 7. The role includes assisting with budget planning and project reviews, and ensuring counties follow district maintenance operation plans.

Travel may be required, and a valid driver’s license is mandatory. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with six years of relevant experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• Six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Alternatively, an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Maintenance Engineer in planning, organizing, supervision and inspection of maintenance work within District 7.
• Assist the DME in developing the District’s Annual Business Plan.
• Assist in reviewing plans for proposed projects and recommend improvements.
• Oversee District 7 Quality Management Team to ensure counties follow district maintenance operation plans.
• Assist with HMMS/EAMS data analysis and occasional travel or after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Engineering background

Education

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

Job description

Assist the District Maintenance Engineer in planning, organizing, supervision and inspection of maintenance work being performed by maintenance units within District 7. Assist the DME in the development the District’s Annual Business Plan.

Assist District Maintenance Engineer with reviewing plans for proposed projects and make recommendations for improvements. Assist District Maintenance Engineer in reviewing and recommending erosion control and traffic control for maintenance operations in the district.

Oversee District 7 Quality Management Team to ensure counties are following district maintenance operation plans. Assist the District Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS)/Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) Coordinator with analyzing and correcting data entered into the HMMS/EAMS system by field offices.

Assist the District Maintenance Engineer with ensuring that counties expend all of their budgets during the fiscal year in an effective and efficient manner. Assist counties with creating contracts for maintenance items.

Attend meetings with county officials, various utility representatives and property owners as needed. Assist District office during inclement weather events. 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. 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.

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.