Transportation Engineer Specialist - STATEWIDE

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini Transportation Department seeks a Transportation Engineer Specialist to head the QA/QC Inspection Section. The role covers planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of highways and related facilities.

The incumbent makes engineering decisions within policy and leads inspections on major projects. A WV PE license or comity, an ABET-accredited bachelor's in a related field, and 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience are required; travel and a

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of WV or able to obtain via comity within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related field from ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, construct, maintain, and operate highways and facilities; QA/QC Inspection Section Head.
• Independently make engineering decisions within policy framework and lead project objectives.

Education

P.E. license (WV) or comity within 6 months

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in civil/related field

Job description

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

The Transportation Engineer Specialist in this position will serve as the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection Section Head. This position will perform engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of highways and their attendant facilities and structures. Work is performed within a defined framework of policy, but the incumbent independently makes engineering decisions within that framework and may make or assist in making broad decisions in setting objectives and goals. The
Operations Division desires the incumbent to have 8 years of bridge inspection and as defined in 23 Code of Federal Regulations, part 650 be qualified as a Nationally certified Tunnel Inspector and Nationally certified Bridge Inspector. Performs related duties as required.

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

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of West Virginia (or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain WV P.E. registration by comity within 6 months of hire)

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

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.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Eight + (8) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

Preferred experience:

At least four (4) years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

• Candidate Contact Name: Regina Jarrell
• Phone Number: 304-414-7121
• Email Address: [e-mail]