Transportation Engineer-in-Training 1 - Initial Design - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, is seeking a Specialized Engineer in Training 1 to join the Initial Design Unit. You will learn to develop design alternatives, prepare reports, and follow WVDOH policies to create geometry models and cost estimates.

Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer, you will manage multiple projects, present findings to agencies and the public, respond to inquiries, and pursue a Registered Engineer license within ten years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Substitution: EIT certification by WV Board; attach verification.
• Degree transcript or diploma must be verified before employment.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.
• A valid West Virginia professional engineer license is required within ten years.

Responsibilities

• Develop design alternatives for initial design studies and report results.
• Prepare design reports and communicate information in formal reviews.
• Follow WVDOH policies to develop geometry models and analyze cost estimates.
• Present information to other agencies and the public; respond to inquiries.
• Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer, manage multiple projects across the State.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Report preparation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineer Intern (EIT) certification

Job description

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

We are seeking a Specialized Engineer in Training 1 to serve in the Initial Design Unit of the Engineering Division. In this key role, you will learn to develop various alternatives for initial design studies and communicate the information in a report. You will learn to follow WVDOH policies and procedures to develop geometry models, analyze cost estimates, prepare design reports, and present the information in formal review meetings. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer, you will develop and manage multiple projects, present the information to the other agencies and the public, respond to public inquiries, and develop projects across the State.

**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.