Transportation Engineer 4 - District 5

State of West Virginia; Burlington (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia in the District 5 area seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead traffic engineering initiatives, conduct data-driven studies, and coordinate with regional leadership.

You will review crash data, speed data, and traffic counts, recommending roadway and sign changes, pavement markings, and signal timing. Travel to Charleston and district sites is expected as part of routine duties.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate traffic operation and safety issues via field observations and data review.
• Perform speed studies and recommend changes to speed limits, pavement markings, traffic signs, signal timing, and roadway modifications.
• Review pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure requests and provide recommendations for crossings and safety measures.
• Draft Commissioner Orders for speed limits and parking restrictions; review maintenance of traffic plans for projects.
• Coordinate with Regional Manager and district engineers; provide district-level implementation support.

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

ABET-accredited engineering degree (civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, or related)

Job description

Nature of Work

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” This position carries out Traffic Engineering related responsibilities in the District 5 area (Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral and Morgan counties) and reports to the Region 1 (Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) Traffic Engineering Manager. This position provides direct Traffic Engineering-related support in the District 5 area and to the District 5 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

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

Preferred experience:

At least three (3) years of post‑licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

Other Information

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

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

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