Transportation Engineer 4 - Kanawha Co.

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

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation in Charleston seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the Local Public Agency (LPA) unit, ensuring funding and timely delivery of highway projects, including sidewalks and trails. You will prepare Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&Es) and coordinate with divisions, districts, and consultants to review design plans.

The ideal candidate holds a WV Professional Engineer license, an ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree, and 7+ years of progressive

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+ years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.
• 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.
• At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the LPA unit to ensure funding and project deliveries.
• Assist in the delivery of non-traditional highway projects (sidewalks and trails).
• Develop and prepare Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&Es) and review design plans with DOH Divisions, Districts and consultants.
• Assist with project scoping, plan reviews, and delivering project information to allow for construction advertisement.
• Conduct necessary site visits during construction and develop plans for the described projects.

Education

P.E. licensure (WV or comity)

ABET-accredited degree in civil engineering

Job description

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

This position will manage the LPA (Local Public Agency) unit to ensure funding and project deliveries are met and assist in the delivery of primarily non-traditional highway projects, such as sidewalks and trails. These projects require the development and preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&Es), and the selected candidate will work with other Department of Highways Divisions and Districts and consultants in the review of design plans. Duties will include assisting with project scoping, plan reviews, compiling and delivering project information to allow for construction advertisement, and conducting necessary site visits during construction. Other duties may also include developing plans for the projects described above.

**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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

• Candidate Contact Name: REGINA JARRELL


• Phone Number: 304-414-7121


• Email Address: [e-mail]