Transportation Engineer In Training

Salary : $70,542.77 - $79,750.00 Annually
Location : Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101242
Department: Traffic and Transportation
Division: Traffic & Transportation
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Summary
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.
Examples of Duties

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software.

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.