Transportation Engineering Technician IV - Field & Inspection

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting / flexible schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Chief Engineering Technician to oversee inspection work on major highway and bridge projects. You will assist the Resident Construction Engineer, ensure compliance with plans and SCDOT specifications, and maintain thorough project documentation and certifications.

You will train staff in plan reading, inspection procedures, surveying, and testing, while supervising technicians and reviewing reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4.5 years progressively responsible engineering technician experience.
• Technician Certification may substitute for 6 months of related experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operators license required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Chief Engineering Technician on major highway and bridge projects.
• Assist Resident Construction Engineer in inspection supervision and ensuring work meets plans and SCDOT specs.
• Maintain required inspections and document on SCDOT forms and reports.
• Review subordinates' reports and file in SCDOT database; supervise technicians.
• Train staff in plan/spec reading, inspection, sampling/testing, and field surveying.
• Review daily time entries and annual EPMS reviews for staff.
• Perform survey duties using level, total station, and GPS to verify centerline, slope, drainage, etc.
• Prepare monthly and final estimates and plans to ensure proper contractor payment.
• Review pricing and change orders; generate change orders for RCE approval.
• Perform project closeout activities and ensure samples/certifications meet requirements.

Tools

Total station

GPS equipment

Surveying

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Chief Engineering Technician to oversee inspection work on major highway and bridge projects. You will assist the Resident Construction Engineer, ensure compliance with plans and SCDOT specifications, and maintain thorough project documentation and certifications.

You will train staff in plan reading, inspection procedures, surveying, and testing, while supervising technicians and reviewing reports.