Engineer Associate

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

457 defined contribution retirement

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to join the Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund. You will review preliminary reports, assess design feasibility of wastewater and water projects, and monitor construction to ensure compliance with plans and regulations.

You will also participate in planning meetings and support project teams. Ideal candidates hold a current WV PE license, have strong report writing and presentation skills, and can

Qualifications

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and the public.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility of projects and alternatives.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water systems for constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Perform interim and final inspections on projects under construction and approve change orders.
• Attend planning, design, pre-construction, and town/public service district meetings and hearings.
• Review agreements between consulting engineers and clients.
• Attend training courses to maintain knowledge of current construction practices and costs.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Motor vehicle operation

Teamwork

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license (WV)

Job description

Nature of Work

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 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.

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 Associate 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 fts 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

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.

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