NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Transportation Engineering Associate I (61035880)
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $89K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Transportation Engineering Associate I to work with the Department of Transportation in South Carolina. The role involves performing construction inspections and ensuring compliance with construction plans and specifications while maintaining necessary certifications and documentation.
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Responsibilities
At Richland Construction A, performs construction inspection on assigned projects as a certified asphalt, earthwork and base, pavement preservation, concrete, and foundations inspector
Assists with construction inspection, sampling, and testing when necessary advanced training or certification has not yet been obtained
Sampling and testing construction materials as required in conformance with the SCDOT Construction Manual
Ensures construction activity conforms to applicable provisions of the contract, construction plans, standard specifications, standard drawings, and the construction manual
Measures installed work for contractor payment
Maintains all current certifications through recertification classes and training requirements
Records and documents observations made while performing construction inspection on assigned projects
Notes any important conversations with contractors, utility company representatives, and citizens
Enters inspection documentation in construction forms when applicable, Site Manager Daily Work Reports, and other reports as required
Notes any issues that are encountered
Trains and becomes proficient in the use of Site Manager
Trains in the management of all phases of highway and bridge construction projects
Ensures inspection work is performed by qualified SCDOT personnel and that all necessary sampling and testing requirements are met on assigned projects
Ensures contractor submittal and certifications are received in a timely manner and logged as required
Monitors outgoing payments to contractor, ensuring payment is in compliance with the contract provisions and specifications
Conducts weekly project inspection for sediment and erosion control on assigned projects as a certified CEPSCI inspector
Ensures provisions of environmental permits are met on assigned projects by documenting deficiencies and notifying the contractor and RCE
Ensure deficiencies are resolved in a timely and appropriate manner
Maintains current certification through recertification classes and training requirements
Monitors workzones on assigned projects by performing regular inspections and completing weekly 600.02 forms (Workzone Traffic Control Review) for day and nighttime inspections as directed
Ensure traffic control devices are placed according to SCDOT and MUTCD standards and according to contract documents and plans
Notifies the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of any issues that occur onsite and ensures conflicts are resolved in an appropriate manner
Maintains all current certifications through recertification classes and training requirements or works to become certified in Level 1 and Level 2 Work Zone Safety Training for Construction if not currently certified
Verifies contractor line & grade through the use of rod & level, GPS, total station, and by taking basic measurements with tape measures, bubble levels, etc
Ensures surveying is performed as per the SCDOT Construction Manual on assigned projects
Notifies the Contractor and RCE of an unauthorized deviation from the contract, plans, drawings and specifications
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required
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
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting
Flexible work schedules
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Long term disability
Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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