Transportation Engineer 1 - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 to lead the Signal & ITS Design Unit within the Engineering Division. The role involves managing in-house design work for traffic signal renovations and overseeing consultant projects to ensure compliance with state standards.

The candidate should hold a WV Professional Engineer license or eligibility, possess an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and have at least four years of progressive experience.

Competenze

• Needs a Professional Engineer license in West Virginia (or eligible by comity).
• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Minimum four years of progressive engineering experience.
• Travel may be required; possession of a valid driver's license.

Mansioni

• Manage the daily operations of the Signal & ITS Design Unit.
• Prepare in-house design plans for traffic signal renovations across the state.
• Oversee consultant projects including scopes, fee estimates, and selections.
• Review consultant plans for WVDOH specs and standards.
• Coordinate with utilities, cities, and counties during design and construction.

Conoscenze

Project management

Traffic signal design

Consultant coordination

Formazione

P.E. license (WV)

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

Transportation Engineer 1 in this position performs professional engineering work as the Signal & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Design Engineer under the Traffic Development Section of the Engineering Division. Responsibilities include managing the daily operations of the Signal & ITS Design Unit and preparing in-house design plans for proposed and existing traffic signal renovations across the entire State.

The engineer also manages consultant projects by preparing scopes of work, independent engineering fee estimates, assisting with consultant selection, and reviewing consultant plans to ensure full compliance with WVDOH specifications, design details, and material standards. Additionally, this position updates official WVDOH Signal and ITS publications, investigates and resolves signal technology issues during construction, reviews manufacturer shop drawings for signal poles and accessories, and coordinates extensively with utility companies, cities, and counties throughout the design and construction phases.

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of West Virginia (or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain WV P.E. registration by comity within 6 months of hire)

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.

Note: For the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee is considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Four + (4) years of progressive engineering experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Note: The experience must have been acquired after the attainment of the bachelor’s degree.

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: [e-mail]