Transportation Engineer 2 - Roadway Design Squad Leader - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to lead the In-House Squad in design and project development. You will supervise Engineers-in-Training, Transportation Technicians, and Engineers, coordinating with divisions, districts, and consultants to develop construction and right-of-way plans.

You will oversee scoping, peer plan reviews, PS&E package assembly, and site visit reviews. A WV PE license and ABET-accredited degree are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in WV or eligible by comity within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental engineering from ABET program.
• Six or more years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver's license is required.
• Experience supervising Engineers-in-Training and Transportation technicians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as I Squad Leader and the responsible engineer for assigned projects.
• Lead in-house design, scoping, peer plan reviews, and PS&E package assembly.
• Coordinate with Divisions, Districts, and consultants on construction and right-of-way plans.
• Supervise EITs, TRET, and Transportation Engineers, and conduct site visit reviews.
• Perform additional duties to support the Engineering Division.

Skills

P.E. license WV

Project leadership

Civil engineering

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

Job description

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

The Transportation Engineer 2 will act as the I Squad Leader. Under supervision of the In-House Unit Leaders, the selected applicant will perform professional engineering as the In-House Squad Leader in the In-House Design Section. The incumbent serves as the responsible engineer in charge of assigned projects. This position will involve working with other Divisions, Districts, and consultants in the development of construction and right-of-way plans. Duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting with project scoping, peer plan reviews, assembling PS&E packages for construction, and conducting site visit review meetings during project development. The incumbent also has direct supervision over Engineers-in-Training (EIT 1-3), Transportation Engineering Technicians (TRET), Transportation Engineers (TENG1), and other support staff. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals and daily operations of the Engineering Division. Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer is preferred.

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 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

• Six + (6) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

Preferred experience: At least one (1) year of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

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