Headquarters Engineering Summer Intern (12506001)

Salary : $17.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : Temporary - Full-Time

Job Number : 171974

Agency : Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : HD14

Position Number : : 12506001

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 3

Hiring Range - Min. : $17.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $23.00

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : :

• You MUST demonstrate in the education and / or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position.
• 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, Room 115, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone : (803) 737-1321.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The following is a brief description of each area responsibilities :

Bridge Management Office : Within the Bridge Management Office, responsibilities include : field visits to inspect existing bridges to determine dimensions, deterioration, and maintenance needs. Upon evaluation, log findings into appropriate software, research existing plan files, determine scope of work that needs to be performed, and use microstation to assist with developing repair plans. Review oversize and overweight loads to ensure existing bridges are capable of withstanding the loads. Use excel and other computer programs to process large amounts of bridge data including, vlookups, queries and developing reports on closed and load restricted bridges for management. Assist with updating bridge standards and policies.

Office of Engineering Support : Obtains general exposure to design manuals and policies related to geotechnical, hydrology, roadway, and structural design. Provides general assistance to review design plans for compliance with engineering requirements. Obtains general exposure to engineering software and the Department's letting process. Perform site visits to evaluate project locations.

Office of Alternative Delivery : Assists with some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in South Carolina, gaining hands-on experience with the design-build project delivery method. Collaborates with and supports subject matter experts in Preconstruction and Construction Project Management, Roadway, Structures, Hydraulics, and Geotechnical design disciplines. Participates in meetings, presentations, site visits to active construction sites, as well as coordinating with various divisions across SCDOT including Right of Way, Environmental, and Traffic Engineering. Researches solutions to organizational, administrative, and design / construction challenges identified by the Office of Alternative Delivery (OAD) and leverage SCDOT's expertise and resources to develop actionable implementation plans based on their findings.

Office of Traffic Engineering : Within the Traffic Safety group, the responsibilities include : General exposure to safety project development to include design, plan preparation, field visits, and public meeting attendance. Within the Traffic Safety Data group, the responsibilities include : crash data collection, crash diagrams, collision report analyses, and field reviews. Within the Work Zone group, the responsibilities include : General exposure to traffic engineering principles with an emphasis on maintenance of traffic plan design and procedures. Assistance will be given to all Traffic Engineering groups to include field reviews and administrative tasks to improve the overall understanding of Traffic Engineering.

Office of Preconstruction Engineering : Interns will assist in the development of critical infrastructure needs across the state while learning about the project development process at SCDOT. All interns within preconstruction will have opportunities to gain exposure across design disciplines including surveys.

Within the Road Design Offices, the responsibilities include : exposure to horizontal and vertical controls, attend design field review, and road plan preparation. Within the Geotechnical Offices : exposure to geotechnical design related bridge and road foundations. Within the Structures Offices; exposure to bridge design and bridge plan preparation, bridge superstructure types and roadway structures such as retaining walls and culverts. Within Hydrology Offices : exposure to roadway and bridge drainage design, tidal analysis and requirements and bridge deck drainage. Within Project Management Offices : exposure to project development process, municipal and rural funding programs, public involvement practices, design review coordination and environmental impacts coordination.

O ffice of Road Maintenance : Within the Road Maintenance Office, the responsibilities include assists with data collection and analysis to assist with maintenance performance evaluation and maintenance contractor performance evaluation. Within the State Sign Shop Office, responsibilities include assists with the manufacture of roadway signs to include layouts, screening, weeding, trimming, packaging, and shipping.

Right of Way Office : Assists with reviewing encroachment permits from utility providers for adherence to and compliance with SCDOT's Utility Accommodations Manual. Assists with reviewing utility relocations plans to ensure conflicts with SCDOT design plans are avoided and / or minimized. Attends field meetings to include design field reviews (DFRs), meeting with utility providers, meeting with SCDOT District personnel, and other project stakeholders. Assists with developing / reviewing Railroad Agreement including Preliminary Engineering (PE) agreements, and Construction Agreements. Reviews utility and railroad invoices for correctness and adherence to established agreements and assists with processing invoices for payment. Coordinates / communicates as needed with internal units, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), utility providers and other project stakeholders to include in-person and on-line meetings.

Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00 / per hour depending on qualifications.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.

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.

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.

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Salary : $17 - $23