Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate II (61032275)

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in reviews of proposed designs for highway projects.
• Assists with design reviews to assure that traffic engineering principles are included in project designs and analyzes traffic operational and geometric design proposals.
• Attends design field reviews and meeting with consultants and preconstruction personnel.
• Develops preliminary recommendations for improvements using traffic engineering principles and tools available.
• Applies engineering principles and utilizes traffic software analysis tools to evaluate proposed designs for operational and safety efficiencies.
• Assists supervisor and management in preparing for meetings and provides technical support.
• Coordinates and conducts traffic studies such as traffic counts and field surveys, to collect data necessary for evaluation of projects.
• Analyzes data and prepares preliminary reports and correspondence related to the plans and studies and assists with presentations to management and others on findings and recommendations.
• Completes special tasks assigned by Traffic Design Engineer.
• Tasks and requests may include analysis, conceptual design, research, policy reviews and field studies.
• Manages and maintains a tracking system for design review projects and activities.
• Provides support in managing project files, electronic data, and documentation.
• Assists other staff with project information and tracking.
• 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 operator's 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.

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.