Transp. Engr/Transp. Engr. Assoc. III - Structures Squad Lead (61031939)

Full Job Description

In the Lowcountry RPG 1, supervises the preparation of structural designs and plans and the day-to-day operations of structure design team.

Responsible for the structural design, analysis, and review of the complex highway structural systems and components using applicable methods conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA, and SCDOT specifications and policies. Components to be designed/analyzed may include slabs, beams, bearings, bents, piers, walls, culverts, miscellaneous roadway structures, non-standard pipes, and other superstructure and substructure components.

Uses structural engineering software and hand calculations to design various complex bridge and highway structure components.

Responsible for training structural group members in structure design, plan preparation and structural review.

Prepares technical specifications for structures.

Assists the Structural Design Engineer in the management of the bridge replacement program, including preparation of final cost estimates, man-hour estimates and schedules. Assists the Structural Design Engineer in management of consultant contracts, including scope development and fee estimating.

Reviews structural plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards and current design criteria are met. Verify structural designs.

Prepares complex bridge plans utilizing CADD, including skewed and curved layouts for various types of complex highway structures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Additional Information

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.