Engineer

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Health insurance & flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection in Charleston seeks an Engineer to perform professional engineering services under supervision. Responsibilities include reviewing reports, plans, and specifications for wastewater and water projects, conducting inspections, and attending project meetings.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.E. degree and a current WV PE license, with regular attendance and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Regular attendance is required as an essential part of the position.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility and constructability.
• Review project plans and specs for wastewater and water systems to ensure compliance and design accuracy.
• Perform inspections on projects under construction and participate in related meetings and hearings.
• Review agreements between consulting engineers and clients.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Presentation skills

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

DEP2700065 Engineer Series

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

State Revolving Fund; Engineering Section

Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity.

• 12 paid holidays
• insurance and flexible benefits
• ample annual and sick leave accrual
• flexible work schedules
• an Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Initiatives
• an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

Nature of Work

Employee will be assigned to the Division Of Water And Waste Management, State Revolving Fund. Under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer, will perform the following engineering services at the full performance level.

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility concerning population median household income, the necessity of the project, the constructability of the wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution system alternatives proposed relative to the terrain and population of the study area and for the possibility of consolidation with other facilities.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution systems to determine the constructability of the proposed design, whether it complies with DEP regulations, if it fits the needs of the town or public service district and check for design calculation errors.
• Perform interim and final inspections on wastewater and water projects under construction to check for compliance with regulations and approved plans and specifications and approve change orders to work in progress. Conduct and attend project related meetings such as: planning, pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction job meetings, town and public service district meetings and public hearings.
• Review agreements and contracts between the consulting engineer and their client.
• Attend training courses and review research to learn and maintain knowledge of current construction practices, treatment technologies, design criteria, and associated costs and complete special assignments.
• Employee will perform other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Applicants

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with:
  • Federal, state, and local officials
  • The general public
  • Supervisors, co-workers, and staff
• Must be able to write reports in a clear and concise manner
• Must be able to present factual material and ideas effectively
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle

Notes

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.

Training: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

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