Transportation Engineer Associate II

At Richland Construction B, monitors highway and bridge construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. Notify the contractor and Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) of deficiencies and verify that those issues are resolved appropriately and in a timely manner. Assists the RCE in the supervision of inspections on work conducted by contractors to ensure all work is performed within plans and specifications.

Performs certified inspection to include grading, paving, drainage, concrete, asphalt, etc. Inspect traffic control on complex projects to ensure they safety of employees and motoring public. Prepares monthly estimates, final estimates, and final plans worksheets on assigned projects to ensure that the contractor is accurately paid for all work performed under the contract. Monitors all construction activity on assigned projects for conformance with contract specifications, construction plans, standard specifications, FHWA regulations, permits, etc.

Ensure construction deficiencies are documented, communicated with contractor and RCE, and resolved appropriately. Perform certified inspection work in specialized areas such as the placement of asphalt, concrete and bituminous surfacing for proper grade, alignment, and compaction. Inspects placement of embankment and base materials for proper grade, alignment, composition, and compaction. Inspect placement of culvert pipe and construction of drainage structures.

Performs inspection for grassing operations. Reviews sampling requirements and test results to ensure that adequate samples have been obtained to represent the materials used during construction. Obtains samples of materials to submit to the laboratory for testing. Tracks samples to ensure that test results meet SCDOT requirements. Serves as an Agency representative when meeting with contractors, general public, property owners, etc.

in answering questions, resolving disputes, and satisfying complaints. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels and trains subordinate employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives, and promote teamwork within the organization. (MANDATORY FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS). Ensures that performance management documents are submitted within the time frames established by the Performance Management policy.

Management policies and Initiatives are implemented timely and positively within the work unit. Ensure that time and mileage sheets are accurately completed in a timely manner by subordinate employees. Verify that assigned vehicles are properly maintained and kept clean. Ensure that inspection equipment and measuring devices are properly maintained, and that employees are well-equipped.

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

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.

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.

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.