Transportation Engineer 4 - District 5

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia in Charleston is seeking a seasoned Traffic Engineer to lead operations in District 5. You will investigate traffic operation and safety issues, perform field observations, review data, and develop improvement recommendations for signings, markings, signals, and roadways.

The role requires a WV PE license, ABET accreditation, a minimum of seven years of civil engineering experience, and readiness to travel.

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

Responsibilities

• Investigate reported traffic operation and safety issues by field observations and reviewing crash data
• Perform speed studies to determine new or adjusted speed limits for roadways
• Develop recommendations for pavement markings, traffic signs, signal timing, roadway modifications, and intersection changes
• Review requests and provide recommendations related to pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure and crossings
• Draft Commissioner Orders for speed limits and parking restrictions
• Review conditions of traffic signs, markings, or other traffic engineering assets and provide repair/replacement recommendations
• Perform traffic operations analysis using modeling software to develop improvement recommendations
• Review maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans for District projects
• Review active work zones to identify MOT-related issues
• Review locations for proposed new driveway entrances onto the state road system
• Perform sight distance analysis for intersections or driveways

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in WV

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 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.

**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.

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