Transp Engr IV; PE - Geotechnical Design Manager

Position: Transp Engr IV (PE) - Geotechnical Design Manager (61036197)
Location: Columbia

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, performs professional civil engineering work in the supervisory capacity. Manages the geotechnical design unit of a Regional Production Group and makes policy recommendations. Signs and seals engineering documents.

Reviews geotechnical design calculations, studies reports, and documentation for multiple road and bridge projects developed by the RPG Geotechnical Design Team.

Supervises and trains subordinates within the team and manages all team personnel matters including EPMS reviews.

Provides support to construction offices related to geotechnical functions including foundation installation plans, roadway foundation issues, roadway structures and other relevant items.

Reviews geotechnical plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards and current design standards are met. Verify geotechnical designs.

Tracks project schedules and ensures that geotechnical engineering design tasks are completed in accordance with right-of-way and construction obligation schedules.

Executes unique and complicated geotechnical designs associated with the soil conditions of the Midlands region including embankment/slope stability issues and mitigation techniques, liquefaction mitigation and analysis, settlement analysis and design, and other relevant design items. Provides support to other RPG Geotechnical Design Teams related to these unique geotechnical designs.

Coordinates with the Geotechnical Engineering Support office regarding policy issues, research, software needs, and geotechnical engineering training.

Provides expert testimony when needed.

Manages and executes geotechnical "on-call" work orders and GES consultant contracts. Coordinate with the contracts office to provide scopes of services, fee estimates, consultant evaluations and other contract documentation in accordance with DD41.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering and five (5) 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 involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

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.