What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineering Associate II - Structures Design Engineer (61033727) position at South Carolina Department of Transportation?
Job Responsibilities
For the Upstate Regional Production Group (RPG4), assists with preparation of basic bridge plans and roadway structure plans by utilizing CADD. Assists with the structural design and analysis of basic highway structural systems and components 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, walls, culverts miscellaneous roadway structures, non-standard pipes and other superstructures 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. Reviews structural plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards. 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 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.
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.
For the Upstate Regional Production Group (RPG4), assists with preparation of basic bridge plans and roadway structure plans by utilizing CADD. Assists with the structural design and analysis of basic highway structural systems and components 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, walls, culverts miscellaneous roadway structures, non-standard pipes and other superstructures 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. Reviews structural plans prepared by others to verify plans are in accordance with SCDOT standards. 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 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.
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.
