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    Transportation Engineer Trainee 2 - Charleston, United States - West Virginia Transportation Department

    West Virginia Transportation Department
    West Virginia Transportation Department Charleston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Salary: $2, $3,136.54 Biweekly

    Location : Parkersburg, WV

    Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

    Job Number: DOT24D3070A

    Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation

    District/Subdivision: District 3

    Opening Date: 02/20/2024

    Closing Date: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Nature of Work

    The Transportation Engineer Trainee 2 position performs second training level of engineering work at a more independent level and completes required professional training and certifications to develop proficiency in the use of knowledge, skills and abilities in highway/civil engineering. Employees in this class participate in an on-the-job training program under the supervision of Transportation Engineers. Assignments are varied, becoming more complex, and designed to further develop the employee's ability to apply knowledge and skills in the civil engineering field for the solution of practical problems and to develop solutions which conform to departmental policies, rules and regulations as well as professional standards. Work is closely reviewed throughout the assignment for completeness and technical accuracy. Distinguishing factors of this position pertain to the complexity of engineering assignments and projects, as well as further advancement toward required professional certification. Distinguished from Transportation Engineer Associate by lack of professional certification, as well as level of supervision and scope of work. Performs related duties as required. District 3 consist of Wood, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Jackson, Roane and Calhoun counties.

    Pay Grade: 19
    Typical Duties and Responsibilities

    In a training capacity:

    • Performs data analysis to determine the posted load limits for bridges.

    • Assists Transportation Engineers in review of contract plans, specifications, tests results, and agreements.

    • May begin training in and assisting Transportation Engineers in a functional area: concrete, steel, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer applications, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, transportation planning, pavement, hydraulics, or other related functional areas.

    • Coordinates construction project activities with utility companies.

    • Determines horizontal and vertical highway alignments.

    • Prepares drainage computations.

    • Performs field inspection of traffic problems and construction projects.

    • Prepares preliminary cost estimates for highway projects.

    • Makes detailed design computations for roadways and bridges.

    • Performs field checks at highway construction project sites.

    • Performs design and drafting as required.

    • Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license may be required.
    Required Skills and Knowledge

    • Knowledge of algebra, plane and solid geometry, calculus, and plane trigonometry.

    • Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering utilized to develop drawings and specifications for components of highway projects.

    • Knowledge of the principles of plane and route surveying.

    • Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics and hydrology used in the determination of backwater curves, runoff and anticipated flow.

    • Ability to read and interpret inspection and testing reports, engineering drawings and specifications, and topographic and other maps.

    • Ability to prepare technical reports of field investigation.

    • Ability to read and interpret federal, state and local codes, regulations and standards applicable to the design or construction of highway projects.

    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
    Required Education and Experience

    REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
    • Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related engineering field from a regionally ABET accredited college or university.
    • Substitution: If the applicant has passed the Fundamentals of engineering (FE) examination for Professional Engineers, a bachelor's degree in engineering technology (civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, or environmental) from a non-ABET accredited college or university may be substituted for the required training/education.
    Note: For the training/education substitution, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
    • The applicant must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by a Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
      AND
    • Two (2) years of paid non-professional level related engineering experience, which must have been acquired after obtainment of the bachelor's degree.
    • Substitution: A Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A VALID LICENSE AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN WEST VIRGINIA IS REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT.

    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:
    1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
    2. 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

    01

    Do you meet the minimum qualifications listed on this posting? The experience must be shown on the application to receive credit.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Are you a graduate from a regionally ABET accredited college or university and have passed your FE exam? This experience must be shown on your application in order to receive credit.
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    How many summers of WVDOT Engineering Co-Op experience do you have? This experience must be shown on your application in order to receive credit.
    • 0 summers
    • 1 summer
    • 2 summers
    • 3 summers
    04

    What is your Engineering major? This experience must be shown on your educational verification documentation & on your application in order to receive credit.
    • CIVIL
    • MECHANICAL
    • ELECTRICAL
    • INDUSTRIAL
    • ENVIORNMENTAL
    • OTHER
    05

    Do you have Co-Op experience other than with WVDOT? This experience must be shown on your application in order to receive credit.
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Has your Co-Op experience been highway related? This experience must be shown on your application in order to receive credit.
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    The West Virginia Department of Transportation reserves the right to amend any answers marked by the applicant that are not supported by the employment history listed on the application.
    • Yes - I understand & agree
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