Transportation Engineer III - Reclamation Engineer

Job Responsibilities

At the Office of Materials and Research (OMR), acts as a resource for construction personnel on full depth reclamation, chemically stabilized road construction materials, and cement modified subbases. Reviews mix designs and Quality Control Plans related to these materials. Monitors process of current projects utilizing these materials. Investigates problems of moderate complexity related to roadway stabilization. Assists construction personnel with solving problems related to reclamation.

Performs Pavement analysis and develops strategies of moderate complexity on new and existing pavements using the Department’s pavement design procedures for pavement design and investigation.

Reviews and prepares specifications related to reclamation and chemical stabilization of road construction materials. Serves as chair or member of Quality Improvement Committee for Pavement Recycling. Coordinates with the Geotechnical Materials Engineer to develop or modify test procedures related to chemically stabilized construction materials.

Conducts, coordinates, or acts as principal investigator on SPR research projects and/or in-house research projects of moderate complexity related to chemically stabilized road construction materials or other related technical areas.

Assists with training Department, Consultant, and Contractor personnel on construction techniques, specifications, and quality control of chemically stabilized bases and subbases. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and three (3) years of engineering work experience. Necessary Special Requirement:
Registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. 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.

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, which is 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.

Note:

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.