Transportation Engineer IV (PE) -Structural Materials Engineer (61035965)

Job Responsibilities

• Provides engineering guidance on concrete, steel, cement, and other related materials on department projects.
• Provides technical support and interpretation of plans and specifications to department and consultant engineers and inspectors.
• Aids in the development of specifications related to structural steel, concrete, cement, and other related materials.
• Serves as chair or member of various joint SCDOT/industry committees and task forces.
• Assists in the oversight of the SCDOT Concrete Technician.
• Certification Program to include teaching classes.
• Develops and maintains department Qualified Product Policies and Lists pertaining to structural steel, concrete, and related materials.
• Oversees the department's certified welders' program.
• Reviews material certifications for project acceptance as assigned.
• Provides general supervision to the Structural Field Services supervisor.
• Provides oversight of the Prestressed Concrete Inspection Program and Structural Steel Inspection Program including technical support, engineering guidance, management of on-call contracts, and interpretation of plans and specifications to department and consultant inspectors.
• Manages the statewide certification and qualification programs for suppliers of concrete pipe, precast structures, and ready-mix concrete.
• Consults with department and industry personnel on steel fabrication plans, testing, and erection issues.
• Provides assistance to AASHTO auditors at in-state facilities.
• Provides general supervision to the Concrete/Steel/Cement Physical Testing Supervisor.
• Provides oversight of the testing of concrete, steel, cement, fly ash, and other related materials.
• Ensures the accuracy of test reports and calibration records for accreditation.
• Performs related tasks in AWP and ProjectWise as needed.
• Provides general supervision to the Chemical Testing Manager.
• Sets technical priorities regarding testing, accreditation, test procedures, and other matters.
• Provides guidance for chemical testing activities for other OMR materials units.
• Conducts complex structural materials investigations and acts as principal investigator on research projects related to structural steel, concrete, and related materials; seeks opportunities for implementation and provides a point of contact for construction support.
• Serves as an expert witness during litigation as required.
• 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.

  Physical Demands

  • Sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time.
  • Occasional travel.
  • Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
  • Walking for extended periods.
  • Treading rough terrain.
  • Working in close proximity to motoring traffic.
  • Working outside normal business hours or responding to emergency situations.

  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.