Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034883)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform independent inspections on design-build and special projects, including nighttime duties. The role requires collaboration with consultant staff to ensure testing and inspection compliance.

The position involves preparing time sheets, assisting with warranty items, monthly estimates, and closeout activities, and using AASHTOware for daily reports. Occasional travel and outdoor work are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience.
• May be required to travel and perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent inspections on design-build and special projects.
• Collaborate with consultant staff to ensure testing/inspection compliance.
• Perform nighttime inspections and complete daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports.
• Assist with developing and monitoring warranty items; assist with monthly estimates and closeout activities.
• Utilize AASHTOware to generate daily work reports and other reports as needed.
• Assist with pre-construction activities such as utility relocation and photographs.
• Perform construction verification surveys and operate survey equipment; coordinate surveying needs with consultants.
• Monitors and reviews contractor surveys for compliance; assist with surveying during pre-construction.
• Ensure collection of samples/certifications and coordinate with consultants/contractors.
• Attend project progress meetings and perform other related duties.

Skills

Engineering technician experience

Report writing

Survey coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AASHTOware

Survey equipment

Job description

Job 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

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.