South Carolina Department of Transportation · 15 hours ago
Transportation Engineering Associate I (61033386)
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineering Associate I to assist in the coordination of construction inspection activities. The role involves monitoring construction projects for compliance, preparing estimates, and performing project inspections to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Assists the Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) in the coordination of inspection activities on work conducted by contractors
Monitors construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards
Assists project engineers with project management duties
Prepares monthly estimates, final estimates and final plans on assigned projects to ensure contractor is accurately paid for all work performed under the contract
Assists with responding to inquiries from the public
Reviews encroachment permit applications for compliance with construction plans and standards
Performs project closeout duties
Performs project inspection duties as needed
Monitors QA/QC, traffic control, and erosion control on complex projects for conformance with approved plans, and to ensure the safety of employees and the motoring public
Carries out senior-level inspection work on all phases and processes of highway construction projects as needed
Performs surveying duties as needed
Trains lesser experienced employees in proper inspection and surveying techniques on assigned construction projects
Reviews sampling requirements and test results to ensure that adequate samples have been obtained to represent the materials used during construction
Obtain samples of materials to submit to the laboratory for testing
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence
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
May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies
Company
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, where employees use innovative ways to develop and maintain safe and efficient transportation systems in the state of South Carolina.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriane Radeker
Program Manager - SCDOT Commission and Government Affairs
Darrin Player
Chief Procurement Officer
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