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Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Transportation Engineering Technician III - Structural Field Services Inspector (61034143)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$54,080 - $88,600

per year

Closes

March 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting and testing materials like concrete and steel at fabrication plants to ensure they meet state transportation standards, reviewing plans, and managing contracts with outside firms.

It also includes providing technical support to colleagues and maintaining records for projects.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in engineering inspections, attention to detail, and a willingness to travel within South Carolina.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Two years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience, or approved equivalence
  • Technician Certification per SCDOT policy (may substitute for six months of experience)
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to perform inspections, sampling, and troubleshooting of construction materials
  • Skills in calculations, reviewing shop drawings, and concrete mix designs

Full Job Description

For the Office of Materials and Research, performs inspection, sampling and troubleshooting of materials used at prestressed and precast concrete plants and structural steel fabrication facilities. Assures prestressed/precast concrete and steel members meet fabrication process controls, SCDOT specifications, and special provisions. Performs calculations and reviews shop drawings for accuracy. Assists with managing the On-call Inspection and Testing Services contract for Prestressed/ Precast Concrete Materials and Structural Steel, Signs, and Related items contract. Ensures consultant firms provide experienced personnel, verifies weekly reports, and assists with preparation of monthly invoices. Prepares concrete batch forms and assists with review of concrete mix designs. Maintains records and files for project materials. Provides technical support to department personnel on issues related to structural concrete and steel items. Assists with random inspections of the fabrication process of precast bridge spans and culvert pipe, and ready-mix plants, and steel fabrication facilities as needed. Performs other related duties assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/9/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5261954