South Carolina Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Transportation Engineering Associate I (61034269)
Aiken County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSouth Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineering Associate I to assist certified inspectors with field testing and project oversight. The role involves monitoring construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Assists certified inspectors in accurately and efficiently conducting sampling and field testing on projects per requirements
Assists certified inspectors in acquiring and submitting material samples and certifications to the Office of Materials and Research (OMR) for testing and review
Reviews sampling and testing requirements to ensure adequate samples and certifications have been obtained and logs are updated and properly recorded to represent the materials used during construction per SCDOT requirements
Reviews the Qualified Products List (QPL) to ensure correct materials are being utilized on site
Coordinates with Quality Assurance (QA) team and District Asphalt Manager (DAM) for any additional testing required
Acts as Project Engineer on multiple construction projects
Monitors assigned projects and ensures compliance with plans and specifications for both state and federal projects
Studies and accurately interprets plans, contract documents, strip maps, specifications, special provisions, standard drawings, permits, right-of-way documents, permissions documents, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) documents, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements, etc. to ensure projects adhere to federal, state, Department, and project requirements
Accurately and efficiently prepares, completes, logs, and records all required forms, reports, checklists, and spreadsheets associated with the work inspected
Plans, performs, and assists with inspections of all activities in all phases of various highway and bridge construction projects per Department requirements
Performs and assists with routine inspections and reporting including, but not limited to, workzone traffic control, erosion control and environmental, concrete, earthwork and bases, asphalt, pavement preservation, structures, wage regulation, Commercially Useful Function (CUF), Stage Type, etc.; subject to applicable certifications obtained
Maintains and enters accurate notes, calculations, stationing, quantities, and other pertinent information into SCDOT systems (AWP, SiteManager, etc.)
Accurately prepares daily diaries, weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner, and enters them into SCDOT systems (ProjectWise, etc.)
Coordinates with Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) and makes revisions to reports and diaries as needed
Accurately records field changes and assists in creation of project As-built plans
Assists in surveying sites for project quality control verification, including operation of various surveying instruments
Investigates public complaints, requests, and damage claims
Communicates and meets with citizens, Contractors, Subcontractors, utilities, local officials, etc. on projects
Addresses complaints in a thorough and timely manner
Coordinates with Contractors and Subcontractors on planned work
Reports deficiencies to Contractors and coordinates corrections in a timely manner
Communicates with RCE on change order items that may be needed ahead of planned work
Assists other certified inspectors to prepare for certification classes and tests
Obtains required certifications in multiple disciplines in a timely manner
Continues to maintain re-certifications to maintain credentials
Assists Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) in performing miscellaneous tasks, including but not limited to, reviewing reports and documents, preparing monthly and final construction estimates, developing change orders, preparing data for the County Transportation Committee (CTC) and local agencies, reviewing preconstruction plans and documents, preparing and conducting preconstruction conferences, conducting final inspections, developing punch lists, preparing closeout documents, etc
Provides assistance in 12-hour shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays during inclement weather/emergency conditions
Regularly submits time sheets and mileage reports accurately and in a timely manner
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence
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
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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