Transportation Engineering Associate I (61035643)

Job Responsibilities

• Performs inspection duties and ensures contractor follows contract requirements and standard specifications.
• Assists project managers in making routine daily decisions concerning construction practices on assigned construction projects.
• Coordinates work between Contractor and the Department to ensure smooth progress of work.
• Assists with monitoring/coordinating contract maintenance projects, in accordance with the SCDOT standards and specifications.
• Assists with project closeout duties required by contract requirements and/or supervisor.
• Conducts initial site inspections to identify potential conflicts and monitors progress of any utility relocations, acts as a liaison for utilities and contractors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Physical demands involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• May require travel.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
• Requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and exposure to natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or department‑related emergencies.
• May be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.
• A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.