Transportation Engineering Associate II (61032396)

Responsibilities

• Performs and supervises staff in administrative functions regarding engineering and related correspondence.
• Ensures that final plans and monthly pay estimates are completed and submitted under approved SCDOT guidelines.
• Prepares cost estimates for new projects.
• Ensures that inspectors maintain up-to-date daily work reports and project checklists.
• Supervises engineering and inspection duties performed by subordinate(s) on roadway and bridge projects in Darlington County and Marlboro County.
• Monitors all construction activities on projects assigned to the unit to ensure that all specifications, plans, and contracts are adhered to.
• Ensures that all required samples are obtained and submitted for testing.
• Resolves problems as they arise regarding roadway and bridge construction.
• Supervises and manages the Department's resources on road construction projects, resurfacing contracts, and bridge construction assigned to the Darlington County and Marlboro County Construction Unit.
• Monitors contractor's compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding control of erosion and storm water pollution.
• Ensures compliance with the engineering design and plans are adhered to, and provides assistance to contractors in the preparation of erosion control and pollution prevention plans.
• Ensures that inspections are performed in accordance with SCDOT guidelines.
• Ensures daytime and nighttime traffic control inspections are performed in accordance with SCDOT Guidelines.
• Assists the general public with complaints and concerns regarding road and bridge construction projects.
• Reviews engineering plans with property owners to determine the effect projects have on their property, conflicts, and possible solutions.
• Evaluates and prepares performance appraisals on subordinate(s).

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.

Schedule

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