Transportation Engineer Senior - Greenbrier Co.

State of West Virginia; Lewisburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Major medical, etc)

Retirement Plan (Defined benefit)

Deferred Compensation (457)

Paid Holidays

Vacation 15–24 days/year

Flexible working hours

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to plan, design, and deliver major highway projects across Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas and Summers counties. The role manages project engineers, technicians, staff, and consultants to ensure safe, compliant roadways for West Virginians.

The position requires a PE licensure in West Virginia and at least 5 years of complex construction management or design experience, preferably in highways.

Qualifications

• PE licensure in WV required, at least 5 years of complex highway construction management or design experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of required highway experience.
• No substitutions beyond stated rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee District Nine construction engineering team and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with plans and state/federal specifications for highway projects.
• Lead multi-county highway design/construction efforts and manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

5+ years highway design/construction

Strong communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer in West Virginia

Job description

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

Nature of Work

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

Keeping WV Moving Starts With You. We're looking for an experienced Transportation Engineer Senior to plan, design, and deliver projects that West Virginians rely on every day.

This senior-level professional engineer position will serve as District Nine Construction Engineer managing project-engineers, technicians, administrative staff and consultants to oversee multi-million dollar highway construction projects throughout Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas and Summers counties. The engineer ensures contractors meet plan requirements and all state and federal specifications to deliver safe and dependable roadways for the citizens of West Virginia.

High quality verbal and written communication skills are required. Professional engineer (PE) licensure in the State of West Virginia and at least 5 years of complex construction management or design experience are required, preferably in the highway industry.

This position reports of the District headquarters located in Lewisburg WV.

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

• Seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid 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 two (2) years of the required experience. Please attach your degree's transcript or diploma to your application.

OR

• Substitution #2: Non-highway engineering experience may be substituted for the professional highway 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.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Jessica Shrewsberry
• Phone Number: 304-645-8176
• 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. Military Leave - Paid Military Leave 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. Credit Union 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.

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