Transportation Engineering Associate II (61034089)

State of South Carolina

$70K — $103K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
  • One year of engineering or construction management experience or equivalent
  • Current motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the job
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects including resurfacing, road widening, and bridge replacement
  • Assist engineers with project management tasks
  • Monitor project compliance with QA/QC and safety standards
  • Train and coordinate inspector activities on projects
  • Prepare construction estimates, change orders, and final plans
  • Conduct project inspections and ensure quality assurance
  • Engage with public and stakeholders to address inquiries regarding projects

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a stable work schedule
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of significant infrastructure projects
  • Engagement with community stakeholders and public
  • Possibility of working in diverse weather conditions and environments
  • Potential for professional development in public service projects
Full Job Description
Salary: $70,304.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189857
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 6
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD22
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,304.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $103,900.00

Job Responsibilities
Manages projects of various complexity such as Federal Aid Resurfacing, urban road widening, intersection improvements, bridge replacement projects, etc. Assists engineers on projects with project management duties. Monitors project QA / QC, erosion control and traffic control activities on projects for compliance with approved plans. Assists engineers on projects with training and coordination of inspectors. Prepares monthly construction estimates, change orders and final plans. Performs project closeout duties. Performs project inspection duties on projects. Meets with and responds to inquiries from the public, contractor personnel, utility company representatives, city and county officials as necessary while representing the Department. 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.

Physical Requirement: 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

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.



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 demonstrate that I meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for this position by accurately and completely describing my education and work experience for this position. I acknowledge that I have the ability to meet any physical requirement for this position. My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager.I understand 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

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