Transp Engr IV (PE) - Geotechnical Design Manager (61036197)

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supports 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.
• 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.
• Collaborates 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.
• Coordinates with the contracts office to provide scopes of services, fee estimates, consultant evaluations and other contract documentation in accordance with DD41.

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.

Qualifications

• The physical demands for the essential functions involve 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.