Transportation Engineer Associate III - Assistant Resident Construction Engineer

Job Summary

Assists the Resident Bridge Construction Engineer with planning, organizing and assigning personnel to adequately perform the duties in engineering and inspection. Coordinates survey operations to ensure accurate and prompt layout of construction projects. Makes field inspections to ensure proper construction procedures and compliance with the plans and specifications. Monitors the performance of engineering personnel to reveal competence and ability. Trains personnel in the skills and techniques associated with their duties.

Reviews the status of projects and makes beneficial changes. Assists in the investigation and solution of major engineering problems on bridge construction projects. Supervises inspectors in all phases of highway and bridge construction projects. Conducts sampling and field tests on all projects. Ensures compliance with plans and specifications for both state and federal aid projects. Serves as project inspector when work load requires.

This requires thorough knowledge of all aspects of each project to be able to take control in case of unexpected absence of engineering personnel. Assists with the supervision of preparing and maintaining complete and accurate engineering data and reports to reflect the work completed. Develops methods and procedures to improve quality, accuracy, and efficiency (time) preparing these records and reports.

Trains engineering personnel in these duties. Prepares daily diaries, monthly Construction Estimates, Change Orders, and Final Plans on construction projects. Reviews similar tasks performed by subordinates. Completes annual reviews for all subordinates, enters payroll, and mileage. Assists with emergencies and hazardous weather operations, may involve extended hour and/or 12 hour shifts.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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.

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. 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.