Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate III (61032007)

Supervises the preparation of structural designs and plans, and the day-to-day operations of a structures design team. Responsible for the structural design, analysis and review of complex highway structural systems and components using applicable methods conforming to the latest AASHTO, FHWA and SCDOT specifications and policies. Components to be designed may include slabs, beams, bearings, bents, piers, walls, culverts, miscellaneous roadway structures, non-standard pipes and other superstructure and substructure components. Uses structural engineering software and hand calculations to design various complex bridge and highway structure components. Functions as the RPG Structural Design Engineer when the RPG Structural Design Engineer is not present. Prepares technical specifications for structures. Prepares complex bridge plans by utilizing CADD, including skewed and curved layouts for various types of complex highway structures. Assists the Structural Design Engineer in the management of the bridge replacement program, including preparation of final cost estimates, man-hour estimates and schedules. Assists the Structural Design Engineer in management of consultant contracts, including scope development and fee estimating. Reviews structural plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards and that current design standards are met. Verifies structural designs. Responsible for training structural group members in structural design, plan preparation and structural review. Performs other related duties as assigned. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years 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. 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.

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