Transportation Engineer Associate III-Asst. District Special Project Engineer (61034196)

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the District Special Projects Engineer to ensure all projects are in compliance with contract special provisions, working plans, Standard Drawings, Standard Specifications, environmental permits and guidelines, and Quality Management Team checklist.
• Schedules engineering and inspection staff to ensure proper staffing of all projects.
• Prepares weekly schedule for all assignments.
• Communicates with staff daily.
• Directly supervises engineering and inspection staff in accordance with all Human Resource guidelines.
• Reviews and approves working time and leave entries.
• Reviews and discusses project documentation requirements with inspection and engineering staff.
• Ensures project documentation is submitted properly and in a timely manner.
• Prepares, calculates, and compiles preconstruction quantities, utility documents and submittals, change orders, estimate diaries, progress estimates, final estimates, AS-1 spreadsheets, fuel adjustments, cost spreadsheets, construction forms, all closeout package documents, Quality Management Team reviews, and miscellaneous submittals for review by the District Special Projects Engineer.
• Inspects and assesses for solutions - bridge and structure foundations, mucking and unsuitable material, embankment, subgrade, bases, drainage pipe, asphalt courses, concrete, traffic control, pavement markings, guardrail, cable barrier, seeding, and erosion control.
• Reviews plans for proposed projects and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Performs preliminary field evaluations, surveys, and cost estimates on future projects.
• Affords assistance with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to learn and understand basic engineering principles and theory related to highway construction and traffic.
• Ability to learn and understand principles of effective human relations and dealing with the public.
• Must communicate both orally and written.
• Under general supervision of the District Special Projects Engineer (DSPE).
• Uses good judgement and discretion in accordance with the contract, plans, specifications, and as directed by the Resident Construction Engineer.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Additional Comments

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