Geotechnical Transportation Engineer / Transportation Engineering Associate II (61036469)
Job details
- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $70,304 - $105,978/yr
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
In the Regional Production Group 2 - PeeDee region, performs mid-level engineering work involving standard practices and procedures in the area of Geotechnical Engineering including design and analysis of foundations for bridges, roadway embankments and highway structures. Prepares Geotechnical reports, analyzes pile driving systems and reviews reports and plans prepared by consultant engineer with respect to geotechnical considerations.
Prepares preliminary geotechnical reports. Prepares soil boring and laboratory testing requests for soil analysis. Performs advanced design and analysis bridge foundations. Performs advanced design and analysis of conventional embankments and slopes. Performs advanced design and analysis of conventional retaining structures. Develops Design Response Curves (basic preliminary). Performs basic preliminary liquefaction analyses. Calculates geotechnical bid items for bridge and road projects. Performs advanced evaluation of geotechnical construction submittals. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Duties
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.
Other Qualifications
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
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.
Supplemental Questions
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- Class A (CDL)
- Class B (CDL)
- SC Class C
- SC Class D
- Other State Driver's License
- None
- Job/Career Fair
- Referred by current SCDOT employee
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- Referred from Vocational Rehab
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Transportation-Headquarters Address 955 Park Street, Room 115Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-737-1321