Assistant Geotechnical Quality Assurance Engineer (61036058)

Job Responsibilities

Performs geotechnical quality assurance reviews for projects assigned to the Geotechnical Design Support Unit. Reviews include all department and consultant prepared structural and roadway construction plans, engineering technical reports, design criteria, and specifications. Provides engineering resources and quality assurance reviews to assist with evaluation of complex encroachment permits and other geotechnical design related issues for district personnel.

Identifies common compliance related issues or deficiencies within the quality assurance reviews and provides recommendations to the Geotechnical Quality Assurance Engineer. Provides overview of consultant quality assurance contract deliverables for compliance with geotechnical policies and procedures. Maintains and updates the geotechnical quality assurance and quality control checklists to reflect the current geotechnical design manual and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and four (4) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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.

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.