Transportation Engineer - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

State of West Virginia seeks a District Bridge Evaluation Engineer to perform professional engineering, conduct structural load analysis, and oversee and train evaluation staff. You will review and approve bridge design work and provide technical guidance while traveling as required.

Key qualifications include a West Virginia Professional Engineer license and six years of highway engineering experience. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualificações

• Licensed Professional Engineer in West Virginia.
• Minimum six years highway engineering experience.
• Ability to supervise evaluation staff.

Responsabilidades

• Perform professional engineering as the District Bridge Evaluation Engineer.
• Conduct structural load analysis of bridges and verify results.
• Review and approve new bridge design work by internal and contracted engineers.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and training to subordinates; travel as required.

Conhecimentos

Bridge load analysis

Structural analysis

Supervision/training

Review design work

Driver's license

Formação académica

West Virginia PE license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Nature of Work

Under limited supervision of the District Bridge Engineer, the selected applicant will perform professional engineering as the District Bridge Evaluation Engineer. Will perform structural load analysis of bridges, requiring the ability to apply modern bridge theory and principles, calculating complex mathematical equations, and troubleshooting results to ensure validity. Will supervise and train evaluation staff in the same. Will review and approve new bridge design work of internal and contracted professional engineers by checking plans and performing structural load analysis. Provide assistance, supervision, and guidance to subordinates. This position requires travel; therefore a valid driver's license is required. Performs other work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.
• No substitutions.

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) years of highway engineering experience involving the design, construction, or maintenance of highways.
• Substitution #1: Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OR

• Substitution #2: Non-highway engineering experience may be substituted for the highway engineering experience at the rate of two (2) years of general experience for one (1) year of highway-related experience. Note: Experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelor’s degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

Note:

Experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelor’s degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Maisie Stout
• Phone Number: 304-205-8045
• Email Address: [e-mail]

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

• Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses.
• Choice of plans.
• The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

• The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

• The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives. For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site.