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

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a Specialized Engineer in Training 1 for the Initial Design Unit of the Engineering Division. The role focuses on learning to develop alternatives for initial design studies, communicate results in reports, and follow WVDOH policies while building geometry models and cost estimates.

Under a Professional Engineer's guidance, you will manage multiple projects, present to agencies and the public, and respond to inquiries, with travel and a valid WV license path

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certification as an Engineer Intern (EIT) by the West Virginia Board; please attach verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop geometry models and analyze cost estimates for initial design studies.
• Prepare design reports and present information in formal review meetings.
• Manage multiple projects under guidance of a Professional Engineer.
• Present information to other agencies and the public; respond to inquiries.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (civil/electrical/mechanical/industrial/mining/environmental/engineering technology)

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.