Transportation Engineering Associate III - Asst District Special Project Engineer (61036026)
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Cherokee, NC 28719
Description:
Salary: $73,116.00 - $87,739.00 Annually
Location : Cherokee County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175602
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 4
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD23
Position Number:: 61036026
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $73,116.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $87,739.00
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, 1232 J. A. Cochran Bypass, Chester, SC 29706. Phone: (803) 377-4155.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, serves as the Assistant District Special Projects Engineer. Assists with coordination of the construction, quality assurance inspection and surveying on highway and bridge construction projects, and ensures work performed by contractors meets all applicable state and federal regulations and standards. Assists with the generation of contract documents and official correspondence and ensures all required contract submittals and construction records are obtained in a timely and accurate manner. Serves as Assistant District Special Projects Engineer. Helps ensure projects are properly staffed. Supervises field engineers and technicians to ensure minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met. Verifies construction activity is properly documented by field inspectors and engineers. Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate. Assists with survey verification.
Monitors assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications. Ensures all construction-related right-of-way agreements are followed during construction. Assists the District Special Projects Engineer with contract administration. Reviews and processes contractor submittals. Assists with project closeout. Meets with contractors concerning construction related issues. As a representative of the SCDOT, helps resolve construction conflicts and ensures the interests of the department are clearly communicated and protected in the process. Assists with miscellaneous office management tasks, resource management, ensures a safe and
productive work environment, etc. Leads and/or attends preconstruction conferences and other meetings on behalf of District Special Projects Engineer. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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.
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.
A motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Additional Comments
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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
02
Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
03
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04
What class driver's license do you possess?
05
How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
06
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
09
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
Required Question
Location : Cherokee County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175602
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 4
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD23
Position Number:: 61036026
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $73,116.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $87,739.00
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, 1232 J. A. Cochran Bypass, Chester, SC 29706. Phone: (803) 377-4155.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, serves as the Assistant District Special Projects Engineer. Assists with coordination of the construction, quality assurance inspection and surveying on highway and bridge construction projects, and ensures work performed by contractors meets all applicable state and federal regulations and standards. Assists with the generation of contract documents and official correspondence and ensures all required contract submittals and construction records are obtained in a timely and accurate manner. Serves as Assistant District Special Projects Engineer. Helps ensure projects are properly staffed. Supervises field engineers and technicians to ensure minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met. Verifies construction activity is properly documented by field inspectors and engineers. Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate. Assists with survey verification.
Monitors assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications. Ensures all construction-related right-of-way agreements are followed during construction. Assists the District Special Projects Engineer with contract administration. Reviews and processes contractor submittals. Assists with project closeout. Meets with contractors concerning construction related issues. As a representative of the SCDOT, helps resolve construction conflicts and ensures the interests of the department are clearly communicated and protected in the process. Assists with miscellaneous office management tasks, resource management, ensures a safe and
productive work environment, etc. Leads and/or attends preconstruction conferences and other meetings on behalf of District Special Projects Engineer. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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.
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.
A motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Additional Comments
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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
- Yes
- No
03
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04
What class driver's license do you possess?
- Class A (CDL)
- Class B (CDL)
- SC Class C
- SC Class D
- Other State Driver's License
- None
05
How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
- Job/Career Fair
- Referred by current SCDOT employee
- SCDOT presentation
- Sign or billboard
- Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
- Facebook or Twitter post
- Internship
- Newspaper Ad
- Radio Ad
- Television Ad
- Trade Journal
- Referred from Vocational Rehab
- Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
- Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
- Other
06
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
- Yes
- No
09
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question