Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate II (61035264)

Assists with basic structural design and analysis for bridge repair and rehabilitation using applicable methods conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA, and SCDOT specifications and policies. Components to be designed/analyzed may include slabs, beams, bearings, bents, piers, culverts, and repairs for other superstructure and substructure components.

Uses structural engineering software to assist in the design of various bridge and highway structure components. Assists with the computation of structure geometry and quantities involved in plan preparation. Assists with preparation of basic bridge plans and roadway structures plans by utilizing CADD.

Attends bridge scoping site visits and assist defining bridge repair and rehabilitation work. Reviews structural plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards. Assists with and perform reviews of construction submittals including shop plans. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 operators license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.
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.