Transportation Engineer IV - Engineering Manager I (61035536)
State of South Carolina
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Transp Engr/Transp Engr Assoc III - Geotech Transportation Engineer III (61036512)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$74,500 - $119,500
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves designing and analyzing soil and foundation systems for roads, bridges, and other transportation structures, while also managing teams and reviewing projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
It requires preparing reports, handling contracts with consultants, and attending meetings to ensure safe and effective infrastructure.
A good fit would be an experienced civil engineer with a passion for geotechnical work, strong leadership skills, and comfort with fieldwork in challenging environments.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
- Three years of engineering or construction management work experience (or approved equivalence)
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Ability to perform complex geotechnical design and analysis for bridges, retaining structures, embankments, and slopes
- Experience reviewing consultant and in-house projects, including Pile Driving Analyzer and foundation load test data
- Supervisory skills to train and manage a geotechnical design team
- Willingness to travel, work in rough terrain, near traffic, and respond to emergencies outside normal hours
Full Job Description
Position is located in the Lowcountry RPG1 – Geotechnical Design Group. Prepares preliminary and final geotechnical reports and geotechnical specifications. Performs complex design and analysis of conventional and non-conventional bridges, retaining structures, reinforced embankments, and slopes. Performs reviews of consultant and in-house prepared projects. Represents SCDOT at conferences and workshops as well as be a part of committees related to geotechnical engineering. Manages geotechnical "on-call" contracts with limited oversight. Coordinates with the Contracts Office to provide scope of services, fee estimates, consultant evaluations, and other contract documentation. Reviews and interprets Pile Driving Analyzer test data and other foundation load test data. Performs final analysis of deep foundations using load test data. Attends project scoping, design field review, and public meetings as necessary. Performs basic liquefaction analysis. Supervises and trains a Geotechnical Design Team of engineers and engineering associates. 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.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes