Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034883)

State of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Greenville, SC is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform independent inspections across design-build and special projects. You will produce comprehensive reports and work with consultants to verify testing and inspection compliance.

You will assist in monthly estimates, closeout activities, and pre-construction tasks such as utility relocation and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of engineering technician experience preferred.
• Experience with construction inspection and reporting expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent inspection in all fields and produces reports relating to those inspections on design build/special projects.
• Works with consultant staff to ensure required testing/inspection is performed according to testing requirements.
• Performs nighttime inspections.
• Completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports.
• Submits all reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist with developing and monitors warranty items.
• Utilizes AASHTOware system to generate daily work reports and other reports as needed.
• Assists Project Manager in generation of monthly estimates and closeout activities.
• Assists with pre-construction activities associated with design build/special projects.
• Performs construction verification surveys and operates survey equipment during these surveys.
• Monitors and reviews contractor surveys for compliance.
• Assists with surveying during the pre-construction phase of a project.
• Ensures collection and/or collects samples and certifications relating to construction inspection activities.
• Coordinates with consultant staff and contractor to ensure samples/certifications are obtained.
• Coordinates with consultant staff and contractors on design build/special projects to ensure that project is being constructed in accordance with Contract Documents.
• Attend monthly and/or weekly project progress meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering proficiency

Surveying

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs independent inspection in all fields and produces reports relating to those inspections on design build/special projects.


• Works with consultant staff to ensure that the required testing/inspection is performed according to testing requirements.


• Performs nighttime inspections.


• Completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports.


• Submits all reports and paperwork in a timely manner.


• Assist with developing and monitors warranty items.


• Utilizes AASHTOware (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) system to generate daily work reports and other reports as needed.


• Assists Project Manager in generation of monthly estimates and closeout activities such as, but not limited to, final quantities, review of As-Built Plans and final punch list activities.


• Assists with pre-construction activities associated with design build/special projects such as utility relocation, pre-construction photographs, etc.


• Performs construction verification surveys and operates survey equipment during these surveys; coordinates surveying needs with consultant staff.


• Monitors and reviews contractor surveys for compliance.


• Assists with surveying during the pre-construction phase of a project.


• Ensures collection and/or collects samples and certifications relating to construction inspection activities.


• Coordinates with consultant staff and contractor to ensure all samples/certifications are obtained.


• Coordinates with consultant staff and contractors on design build/special projects to ensure that project is being construction in accordance with Contract Documents (e.g. technical proposal, request for proposal, release for construction plans, etc.).


• Attend monthly and/or weekly project progress meetings.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Demands

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional 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. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.