Transportation Engineer In Training

The City of Charleston is looking for a Transportation Engineer in Training to join its Traffic and Transportation Department! Under the direction and supervision of the Transportation Project Manager, this entry-level position assists with the planning, design, management, and review of road and sidewalk projects.

• Prepares in-house roadway and sidewalk design plans by use of AutoCAD, GIS, and other applicable design software.
• Evaluates consultant qualifications; prepares consultant scope of work and assists in the negotiation of design fees.
• Supports supervisors in evaluating projects for feasibility and cost based on analysis of data.
• Coordinates permit applications, construction permissions, easements, and right of way from property owners as needed.
• Coordinates utility relocations.
• Prepares bid documents and participates in the process to select qualified contractors.
• Coordinates with City staff to ensure compliance with applicable specifications.
• Effectively communicates project status to citizens and stakeholders.
• Assists supervisor in ensuring conformance to engineering plans, specifications, construction and safety standards, relevant laws, regulations and permissions.
• Reviews and provides comments or recommendation of approval of construction plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers for road and sidewalk projects.
• Assists Transportation Project Manager with grant submittals, Bike/Ped committee, Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviews, traffic studies, and other Division tasks as assigned.
• Serves as parking ticket adjudication officer alongside others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.S. or higher from an ABET accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or related field.

• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software.

• 1 year of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software.