Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034163) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Telecommuting

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is hiring an engineering technician/inspector to perform duties as a certified inspector across multiple areas. You will lead inspections, obtain samples, and ensure compliance with SCDOT, ACI, and SCDES certifications while maintaining accurate daily reports and timely data entry in ProjectWise and AASHTOWare.

Candidate will review plans and specifications, operate survey equipment, and interact with the public, contractors, and utilities on project sites, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years of engineering technician experience.
• Technician Certification may substitute for six months of related experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as a certified inspector in at least four areas.
• Lead inspections and ensure tests and samples are obtained.
• Enter certification data into ProjectWise and AASHTOWare.
• Review plans, drawings, and specs to verify contractor compliance.
• Measure quantities and record contractor pay items.
• Notify parties of issues and resolve conflicts timely.
• Operate survey equipment to verify work.
• Assist in planning final plans and monthly estimates.
• Meet with public, contractors, property owners, and utilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Survey equipment

Documentation

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Testing coordination

Education

High school diploma

Technician Certification

Tools

ProjectWise

AASHTOWare

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Performs duties as a certified inspector in at least four specialized areas using relevant SCDOT, ACI, and SCDES certifications. Certifications can include: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician, SCDOT Earthwork & Drainage Inspector, SCDOT Concrete Field Technician, SCDOT Foundations Technician, SCDOT Pavement Preservation Level 1, ACI Concrete Field Technician - Grade 1, and SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector. Acts as lead inspector to ensure all required tests are performed and all samples are obtained. Ensures all daily work reports and inspection forms are accurate and no more than 7 days behind. Performs Wage Interviews, traffic control inspections, and erosion control inspections. Reviews and enters sample and material certification information into ProjectWise and AASHTOWare in a timely manner. Reviews contracts, plans, standard drawings, and all specifications to ensure contractors are meeting requirements. Operates all survey equipment to verify contractor's work. Observes drilled shaft and pile installations to obtain or maintain SCDOT Foundations Certification. Meets with general public, contractors, property owners, and utility companies. Assists in the preparation of final plans and monthly construction estimates. Notifies the contractor, ARCE, or RCE of any issues that occur on the project site and ensures conflicts are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner. Accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters the information into AASHTOWare for accurate contractor payment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

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.