Summary

This entry-level transportation engineering role involves inspecting construction sites to ensure contractors follow plans for roads, bridges, and related infrastructure, while also handling surveys, material testing, and documentation.

It requires fieldwork in various weather conditions and occasional extended hours during emergencies.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented recent graduates in engineering or construction fields who enjoy hands-on outdoor work and basic computer tasks.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management (or equivalent relevant experience on a year-for-year basis)
Ability to inspect construction work in areas like earthwork, asphalt, concrete, and foundations
Skills in performing traffic control and erosion control inspections
Proficiency in obtaining material samples, reviewing test results, and ensuring compliance
Experience with office tasks including compiling quantities, preparing reports, and creating as-built plans
Capability to conduct topographical surveys, compute grades, and verify staking accuracy
Physical ability to work in demanding conditions, including rough terrain, near traffic, and all weather, with possible overtime during emergencies

Full Job Description

Assists with reviewing/inspecting assigned contractor's work to ensure that work is in accordance with plans and specifications. Performs inspection in specialized areas of work including earthwork, asphalt, concrete and foundations. Performs traffic control and erosion control inspections. Obtains samples and certifications of material to submit to the laboratory for testing and acceptance. Reviews sampling material requirements and test results to ensure that adequate samples have been obtained to represent the materials used during construction. Performs office work involving engineering data as well as compiling quantities, preparing reports and as built construction plans. Utilizes Microsoft Office, Site Manager, SCDOT Construction Forms and other computer programs for proper documentation of construction activities. Monitors contractor and department personnel staking of construction items. Inspects/verifies contractor performed staking for accuracy and ensures that any necessary changes are made in a timely manner. Performs topographical surveys on material pits and computes quantities for payment. Computes grades for all types of bridge and roadway construction projects. Computes pavement grade, curb grades, pile cut-off elevations, cuts and fills. Performs bench marks and other pertinent elevations. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Additional Information

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application.

Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

Non-Discrimination Statement: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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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Transportation Engineer Associate I (61035790)

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