South Carolina Department of Transportation ยท 2 days ago
Transportation Engineering Associate II (61035941)
Sumter County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineering Associate II to serve as a project engineer on complex highway and bridge construction projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, documenting construction phases, and supervising staff while coordinating with contractors and the public.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Serves as project engineer on complex highway and bridge construction projects ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and standards
Notify the contractor and Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) of deficiencies and make recommendations to RCE to resolve constructability issues using sound engineering judgment, and verify issues are resolved appropriately
Records field observations and measurements clearly and accurately
Enters field notes into AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)-Ware Project diaries database and final plans
Ensures all phases of construction are properly documented on appropriate standardized forms
Verifies contractor pay quantities measured in the field are appropriate and in conformance with contract requirements prior to issuing payment for work performed
Ensures construction surveying, staking and verification is performed accurately on assigned projects at required frequencies
Ensures survey notes are properly recorded
Verifies that construction work adheres to plan line and grade
Trains office staff in construction surveying and staking and in the proper use and maintenance of surveying instruments and equipment
Assist the Resident Construction Engineer with tasks related to project closeout such as final plans, material certification and final contractor concurrence
Ensures contractors are paid accurately for work performed with the plans and specifications
Serves as the department's representative when dealing with contractors, the general public, property owners, utility and company representatives, etc
Assists the RCE with office management tasks, including daily coordination of office human resources, maintenance of fixed assets such as pool vehicles, inspection and surveying equipment, office equipment and computers, etc
Supervises staff to include preparing EPMS (Employee Performance Management System) and other related personnel paperwork
Coaches, counsels and train employees
Establishes and monitors work process
Implements management policies and initiatives and promote teamwork within the organization
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
One (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience
A valid motor vehicle operator's license
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to travel
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb, balance, and kneel
Ability to drive and walk for extended periods
Ability to tread rough and uneven terrain
Ability to work in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards
Ability to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies
Ability to be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise
Company
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, where employees use innovative ways to develop and maintain safe and efficient transportation systems in the state of South Carolina.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriane Radeker
Program Manager - SCDOT Commission and Government Affairs
Darrin Player
Chief Procurement Officer
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