Transportation Engineer 4 - Kanawha Co.

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

Job summary

State of West Virginia Transportation Engineer 4 leads cement and concrete QA for precast and ready-mix operations, inspecting labs and reviewing materials. The role develops specifications and teaches PCC inspector schools while making engineering decisions within policy.

Candidates should have a WV P.E. license (or be eligible by comity in 6 months) and a ABET-accredited engineering degree. Travel and supervisory duties may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed P.E. in WV or eligible by comity within 6 months of hire.
• ABET-accredited degree from an approved engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the state Quality Assurance program for precast and prestressed concrete.
• Assist with concrete mix design reviews and approve related materials.
• Perform District concrete laboratory inspections and prepare the reports.

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in West Virginia (or licensed in another state with comity)

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, or related engineering field

Job description

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

The Transportation Engineer 4 will serve as a technical expert within the Cement and Concrete Section of the Materials, Control, Soils,
and Testing Division, working in areas of quality assurance of cement, concrete, and ready-mix operations, and the associated laboratories. Duties include participation in composing Specifications and Materials Procedures; performing literature reviews; and cement and concrete related research. Will oversee the state Quality Assurance program for precast and prestressed concrete. Assists with concrete mix design reviews and review and approve concrete related materials. Perform District concrete laboratory inspections and write the subsequent report. Coordinate and teach in the Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Inspector and Technician schools and monitor practical exams. Work is performed within a defined framework of policy, but the incumbent independently makes engineering decisions within that framework and may make or assist in making broad decisions in setting objectives and goals. May supervise lower level employees. Performs related duties as required.

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 REQUIREMENT

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]