Engineer Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 defined contribution retirement

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking an Engineer Intern/FE-eligible professional to join the Division of Water and Waste Management. Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, you will review reports, plans, and contracts for wastewater and water projects, and assist in inspections and meetings to ensure regulatory compliance.

Regular attendance is essential; you will engage with officials and the public, prepare clear reports, and participate in project-related meetings, while expanding

Qualifications

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, the public 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 the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility and project justification.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Perform interim and final inspections on wastewater and water projects under construction.
• Attend project meetings from planning to public hearings and review agreements and contracts.
• Attend training and stay updated on construction practices and costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

FE exam

Engineer Intern certification

Job description

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.

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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 training 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 inprogress. 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.

Training

Bachelor's degree in any engineering curriculum.

AND

Satisfactory completion of the examination on the fundamentals of engineering (FE).

OR

Current certification in good standing as an Engineer Intern issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.