Transportation Engineer - Kanawha County

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Company: West Virginia Department of Transportation

Location: Charleston, WV 25302

Description:

Salary: $2,811.54 - $4,171.15 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT25D1045I
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 1
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineer will report to the District Bridge Department. Performs engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of highways and their attendant facilities and structures. Work is performed within a defined framework of policy, but the incumbent independently makes engineering decisions within that framework and may make or assist in making broad decisions in setting objectives and goals. Positions within this classification may function as Assistant Engineering Director, Assistant District Engineer, or Regional Engineer. Performs related duties as required.

Pay Grade 23
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises section activities and personnel in engineering and non-engineering areas
Visits projects and makes on-site engineering decisions
Trains and evaluates personnel to ensure quality work
Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel
Reviews on-going work at major decision points with regard to problems or alternatives under consideration at that time
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints or requests
Represents the Department at internal and external meetings
Serves as a senior level with recognized expertise which may include papers and/or credits published in nationally recognized transportation literature; presentations to national, regional or State professional groups, active membership in recognized national organizations or professional groups dealing with transportation engineering or other demonstrated expertise in a transportation engineering specialty such as concrete, steel, bituminous materials, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer application, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, corrosion, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, route location, project evaluation, transportation planning, design, pavement, hydraulics, and other related fields
Travel may be required, therefore; a valid driver's license is required

Required Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering, including registration as a professional engineer
Knowledge and understanding of internal policies, procedures and practices of the Department
Knowledge of engineering research techniques.
Ability to supervise and plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of professional engineering staff
Ability to establish effective working relationships with districts, divisions, industry, governmental units, public interest groups, and individuals
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct successful applied research in a specialized branch of transportation engineering
Ability to write professional quality papers, reports, research studies, and projects
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
  • Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • Six (6) years of highway engineering experience involving the design, construction, or maintenance of highways.
  • Substitution: Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OR
  • Substitution: Non-highway engineering experience may be substituted for the highway engineering experience at the rate of two (2) years of general experience for one (1) year of highway related experience.

Note: Experience must have been acquired after obtainment of bachelor's degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System:
  • Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
  • Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

  • Deferred Compensation

    Health Insurance Enrollment

    Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
    Disability Insurance and more.

    Life Insurance

    Credit Union

    Employee Discounts

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