Transportation Engineering Technician IV (61034814)

State of South Carolina; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an engineering technician to assist the ARCE in overseeing grading and shaping, drainage systems, asphalt, concrete curb and gutter, reinforcing steel, and base material for DOT projects.

The role involves preparing cost estimates, supervising staff, ensuring plans and monthly pay estimates comply with SCDOT standards, coordinating utilities, and maintaining safe traffic control on worksites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 4.5 years of engineering tech experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grading and shaping, drainage, asphalt, curbs, and base material on DOT projects.
• Ensure final plans and monthly pay estimates follow SCDOT guidelines.
• Supervise staff in engineering admin, correspondence, and personnel matters.
• Coordinate with utilities and resolve project site issues.
• Monitor traffic control to ensure conformity with the approved plan.
• Maintain communication with ARCE and RCE on day-to-day operations.
• Assist with inspection and surveying techniques on construction projects.
• Prepare utility agreements and final bills for utility work performed.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Surveying techniques

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Assists the ARCE in overseeing grading and shaping, placement of drainage structures, asphalt, concrete curb and gutter, reinforcing steel and base material, subgrade testing, and material compaction. Performs and supervises staff in administrative functions related to engineering, correspondence, and personnel matters. Ensures final plans and monthly pay estimates are completed and submitted in accordance with approved SCDOT guidelines. Evaluates subordinates and prepares performance appraisals. Prepares cost estimates for new projects. Ensures inspectors maintain current daily work reports and project checklists. Monitors and performs job control sampling and testing of construction materials. Ensures required samples and certifications are obtained and materials conform to applicable specifications. Monitors traffic control on assigned projects to ensure the approved traffic control plan is followed accurately. Ensures contract pay items are installed in accordance with Contract Special Provisions, Plans, and Standard Specifications. Notifies the contractor and ARCE or RCE of project site issues and ensures conflicts are appropriately resolved. Maintains communication with the ARCE regarding day-to-day project operations. Assists employees with proper inspection and surveying techniques on assigned construction projects. Coordinates with utility companies regarding utility agreements, construction conflicts, and conflict resolution. Prepares utility agreements and final bills for utility work performed on projects.

A high school diploma and four and one-half (4.5) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A current valid Driver's License is required.

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.

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older) , disability or genetic information. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.