Transportation Engineering Technician IV (61036591)

State of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an engineering technician with strong surveying and inspection skills to support field studies, data collection, and documentation.

The role includes guidance to junior inspectors, collaboration with project managers on estimates, and involvement in design support and project closeout activities, with physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs and potential travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4.5 years of engineering technician experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Occasional travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Inspects construction projects and collects samples and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts surveying, construction inspection, and materials testing activities.
• Inspects projects, collects samples and certifications, and prepares reports.
• Instructs and guides inspectors in procedures and verification.
• Assists with monthly estimates in Site Manager and project closeout tasks.
• Participates in project meetings and trains staff.
• Maintains equipment and ensures calibration per annual requirements.
• Assists with designs, drawings, plans, and specifications for construction projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Survey data collection

Report writing

Coaching and training

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Engineering technician experience

Tools

Site Manager

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Conducts technical activities related to surveying, construction inspection, and materials testing, including field studies and surveys to collect technical data. Independently inspects construction projects, collects required samples and certifications, and prepares reports documenting inspection results. Instructs and provides guidance to other inspectors in inspection procedures and survey verification. Assists project managers with monthly estimates in Site Manager and project closeout activities, including final quantities and as‑built drawings. Participates in project related meetings. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes, implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization. Maintains equipment to ensure it is clean and properly calibrated in accordance with annual requirements. Assists with the preparation of designs, drawings, plans, and specifications for construction projects, engineering systems, technical equipment, or components. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and four and one‑half (4.5) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirement: 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 requires 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.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

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.

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.