Transportation Engineering Associate I (61035643)

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 Requirement: 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.
• A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Benefits

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.
• Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
• Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.