Transportation Engineering Associate I (61033162)

At Richland Maintenance, assists witth supervising the Contract Management Section. Develops  maintenance contracts to include gathering data, creating a scope of services, and formulating bid packages on items within the SCDOT Right-of-Way. Supervises personnel responsible for inspections of contract work associated with sidewalks, drainage structures, chemical/mechanical right-of-way. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in investigating maintenance problems/complaints received from the public. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in completing complex projects such as trenchless pipe repair, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) facility upgrades, and sound wall repairs. Works during emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts

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.

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

Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.