What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate II (61031977) position at South Carolina Department of Transportation?
Job Responsibilities
Performs structural design and analysis of complex highway structural systems and components using applicable methods including computer software conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA and SCDOT specifications and policies. Components to be designed/analyzed may include slabs, bents, footings, piers, beams, walls, culverts, non-standard pipes, miscellaneous roadway structures and other superstructure and substructure components. Computes structure geometry and quantities involved in plan preparation. Determines appropriate pay items for plans. Prepares complex bridge plans and roadway structure plans by utilizing CADD. This includes skewed and curved layouts for various types of highway structures. Reviews structural plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards and current design standards are met. Prepares technical specifications for structures. Serves as structure design team leader in the absence of the structure design team leader.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional 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. 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.
Additional Comments
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.
Performs structural design and analysis of complex highway structural systems and components using applicable methods including computer software conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA and SCDOT specifications and policies. Components to be designed/analyzed may include slabs, bents, footings, piers, beams, walls, culverts, non-standard pipes, miscellaneous roadway structures and other superstructure and substructure components. Computes structure geometry and quantities involved in plan preparation. Determines appropriate pay items for plans. Prepares complex bridge plans and roadway structure plans by utilizing CADD. This includes skewed and curved layouts for various types of highway structures. Reviews structural plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards and current design standards are met. Prepares technical specifications for structures. Serves as structure design team leader in the absence of the structure design team leader.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional 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. 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.
Additional Comments
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.
