Transportation Engineer Associate Senior - Charleston, United States - West Virginia Transportation Department

Description

Salary:
$2, $3,828.85 BiweeklyLocation : Charleston, WV

Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent

Job Number:
DOT24TF033ADivision: West Virginia Department of TransportationDistrict/Subdivision: Traffic Engineering Division
Opening Date: 04/19/2024

Closing Date: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM EasternNature of WorkThe Transportation Engineer Associate Senior serves as a lead worker as maintenance lab leader, Construction leader, Squad Leader, Non-Unit Leader, Materials Leader, etc.

and 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.

This position will serve within the Traffic Engineering Division Development Group with responsibilities primarily involving the development of projects related to signing, roadway lighting, traffic signals, and/or intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices.

Work may include putting together estimates for the design and/or construction of projects, managing projects designed by consultants, negotiations with consultants, and utility and right of way coordination.

Field work will be required as part of the preliminary planning and scheduled field reviews for projects. May supervise lower level employees. Performs related work as required.


Pay Grade:

22Typical Duties and Responsibilities Reviews design plans for accuracy and completeness from conception to finish Prepares special engineering reports for higher level executives Trains and evaluates personnel to ensure quality work Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of sections or groups Evaluates the performance of subordinate engineers and other personnel Serves as a district or division engineering head for a unit or functional area Evaluates data collected by field personnel and incorporates same into studies and plans Reviews contract plans, specifications, test results, and agreements from an engineering aspect for accuracy and completeness Performs duties in a transportation engineering specialty such as concrete, steel, bituminous materials, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer applications, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, corrosion, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, route location, project evaluation, transportation planning, design, pavement, hydraulics, or other related fields Travel may be required, therefore; a valid driver's license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering 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 projectsRequired Education and ExperienceREQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATIONCurrent license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.

AND Graduation from an EAC/ABET accredited four (4) year engineering program or the equivalent as approved by the WV Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

No Substitutions.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEFour (4) years of experience in engineering. No Substitutions.


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 PayPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick LeaveFamily Medical LeaveLeave Donation ProgramMilitary LeaveEmployee Education Reimbursement & Leave ProgramFlexible Work SchedulesTraining OpportunitiesPromotion OpportunitiesPublic 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 CompensationHealth Insurance EnrollmentAdditional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,Disability Insurance and more.
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