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Transportation Engineering Associate II (61033230)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 1

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Location

South Carolina, 29201

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Salary

$70,304 - $103,900

per year

Type

Full-Time

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Closes

April 6, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing complex highway and bridge construction projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, including inspecting work, managing contractors, and ensuring everything meets safety and quality standards.

A good fit would be someone with an engineering background who enjoys hands-on fieldwork, supervising teams, and coordinating with various stakeholders like officials and utility companies.

It requires physical stamina for outdoor tasks in all weather and the ability to handle demanding schedules during emergencies.

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 inspect construction phases and ensure compliance with plans and specifications
  • Experience supervising teams, including survey crews and inspectors
  • Physical capability for extended driving, walking on rough terrain, and working near traffic in all weather
  • Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, or during emergencies

Full Job Description

At Lexington Construction B, serves as project engineer on complex highway and bridge construction projects. Inspects all phases of work performed by contractors to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications. Maintains daily work reports including notes and measurements of pay items so aqccurate payments can be made to contractors. Ensures inspectors are assigned to proper jobs as necessary to monitor work as it is being performed. Prepares monthly construction estimates. Meets with the general public, contractor's personnel, utility company representatives, city and county officials as necessary while representing the Department. Supervises sampling of materials used by contractos to ensure that all materials meet specifications. Montitors test results and takes action as necessary. Prepares weekly traffic and erosion control inspections. Reports findings to contractor and supervisor when necessary. Prepares closout documents, final plans, and final estimate packages on assigned projects. Coordinates duties and supervises the work performed by survey party crew. Ensures that the survey party & survey equipment are available when needed. Verifies elevations, alignments, etc. when necessary.

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 operator's license is required.

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

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

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.
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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/18/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5273260