Summary
This job involves helping to build and refine computer models that predict traffic patterns across South Carolina, analyzing data to improve road performance, and creating visual tools to track how well the highway system is working.
It supports planning for major routes and interstates by reviewing costs and benefits of projects.
A good fit would be someone with a background in engineering who enjoys working with data, maps, and technology to make transportation smoother and safer.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
- One year of engineering or construction management work experience (or approved equivalence)
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods
- Occasional travel and fieldwork, including walking on rough terrain and working near traffic
- Willingness to work outside normal hours or respond to emergencies if needed
Full Job Description
Assists in the development, calibration, validation, and use of multiple travel demand models. Performs statewide mobility data analytics. Analyzes performance measures for the statewide primary and secondary route systems. Performs spatial analytics for both internal and external geographic information system files. Assists in and reviews benefit cost analysis. Provides support for the interstate and interchange planning efforts. Maintains and updates performance measures for the interstate corridor and interchange list. Performs research, documents methodology and assists in preparing technical reports for the System Performance Management unit. Develops and maintains dashboards and visualization applications for various system performance measures. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operators 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.