Transportation Engineer 4 - District 10

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini is seeking a District Traffic Engineer to lead traffic operations, safety analysis, and maintenance of traffic plans across McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties.

The role requires WV P.E. licensure (or comity within 6 months) and a ABET-accredited engineering degree, plus 7+ years of civil engineering experience. Supervision of staff and coordination with regional offices are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in WV or eligible by comity within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, or related engineering field from ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Investigate traffic operation and safety issues via field observations and data review.
• Develop recommendations for speed limits, markings, signs, signals, and roadway modifications.
• Review MOT plans, active work zones, and driveways for safety and efficiency.
• Provide supervision and direction to staff, and coordinate with regional managers and district engineers.
• Attend trainings and coordination meetings as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in West Virginia

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

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

This position carries out Traffic Engineering related responsibilities in the District 10 area (McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh & Wyoming counties) and reports to the Region 2 (Districts 1,2,3,9,and 10) Traffic Engineering Manager. This position provides direct Traffic Engineering-related support in the District 10 area and to the District 10 headquarters. Typical day to day responsibilities may include investigating reported traffic operation and/or safety related issues at various locations by performing field observations, reviewing crash data, obtaining or reviewing traffic counts, and/or obtaining or reviewing traffic speed data; performing speed studies to determine new or adjusted speed limits for roadways; developing recommendations for pavement marking or traffic sign changes or additions, traffic signal phasing or timing adjustments, roadway modifications, and intersection modifications to address issues or requests; reviewing requests and providing recommendations related to pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure and crossings; drafting Commissioner Orders for speed limits and parking restrictions; reviewing conditions of traffic signs, markings, or other traffic engineering related assets and providing recommendations for repairs or replacements; performing traffic operations analysis utilizing modeling software to develop improvement recommendations; review of maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans for District projects; review of active work zones in the District to identify MOT related issues; review of locations for proposed new driveway entrances onto the state road system; and performing sight distance analysis for intersections or driveways. Performs related work as required.

This position will provide implementation support at the District level and may assist in the development of central office-initiated programs, initiatives, and policies in the areas of traffic operations; traffic safety; traffic asset inventory, review, and maintenance; and traffic engineering related project planning and review. This position will regularly coordinate with the Regional Manager and other region District Traffic Engineers. This position will be required to attend Traffic Engineering related training, peer exchange, and coordination/planning meetings in Charleston or other locations on a periodic, regular, or routine basis as determined to be needed.

This position is the direct supervisor of an assigned traffic technician or engineer assistant and the District Sign Shop Manager. This position is responsible for general oversight of the District Sign Shop and providing general or as-needed specific direction to the Sign Shop on day-to-day work or longer-term initiatives.

**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 may be considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Seven + (7) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.

Preferred experience: At least three (3) years 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]