Transportation Engineering Associate

Job Responsibilities

Performs inspection duties and ensures contractors follow contract requirements and standard specifications. Assists project managers in making routine daily decisions concerning construction practices on assigned construction projects.

Coordinates work between contractors and the Department to ensure progress of work. Ensures all data has been collected and compiled accurately on daily dairies and construction reports according to Department policy.

Responsible for final construction plans on assigned projects. Ensures that proper sampling and testing of materials are performed according to the Department specifications. Coordinates with the utility companies for the relocation of utilities on assigned construction projects.

Assists with office and managerial procedures, corresponding with contractors and Department personnel on assigned projects. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations as needed; may be required to work extended hours and/or 12‑hour shifts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A 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, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. It may require driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. The position may require work outside of the normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or departmental‑related emergencies, and exposure to all weather conditions and noise.

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.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.