Transportation Engineer-in-Training 1 (EIT1) - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks an entry-level Transportation Engineer-in-Training I to work under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Inhouse Design Section. You will contribute to civil and transportation projects from survey through final design using OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer and other engineering programs.

No prior experience is required. A ABET-accredited degree and EIT certification are preferred; degree verification is required before employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certification as Engineer Intern – also known as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach certification for verification.
• 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.
• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform beginning-level civil and transportation engineering work under supervision.
• Assist with project scoping, peer plan reviews, assembling PS&E packages for construction, and conducting site visit review meetings during project development.
• Work with other Divisions, Districts, and consultants in development of construction and right-of-way plans from initial survey through final design stages using OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer and other engineering programs.
• Ensure compliance with design directives, AASHTO standards, environmental documents, and FHWA reviews to deliver accurate and timely plans.
• Participate in reviewing and coordinating with external agencies as required.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer Intern (EIT) certification

Tools

OpenRoads/OpenBridge Designer

Job description

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

Under supervision and guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), the Transportation Engineer-in-Training 1 (EIT 1) performs beginning-level professional civil and transportation engineering work within the Inhouse Design Section of the Engineering Division. This position will involve working with other Divisions, Districts, and consultants in the development of construction and right-of-way plans from initial survey through final design stages using OpenRoads/OpenBridge computer software and other engineering programs. Additional duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting with project scoping, peer plan reviews, assembling PS&E packages for construction, and conducting site visit review meetings during project development. The selected candidate ensures compliance with design directives, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, environmental documents, and reviews from external agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), to deliver accurate and timely plans. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals and daily operations of the Engineering Division. Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer is preferred.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.

Substitution: Certification as an Engineer Intern – also known as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach certification for verification.

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.

EXPERIENCE

• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

Special Requirement: A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.