Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 - Mercer Co.

West Virginia; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 position in Mercer County, WV, reports to the District 10 Design/Development Section. It provides beginning-level training to develop skills in highway/civil engineering under supervision, with on-the-job assignments designed to build practical solutions in line with policy and professional standards.

A valid West Virginia professional engineer license is required within ten years of employment; travel and a valid driver’s license may be required; a

Qualifications

• Entry-level Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 requires a bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program.
• Substitution: EIT certification may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training to develop knowledge and proficiency in highway/civil engineering.
• Work under supervision of Transportation Engineers in District 10.
• Travel may be required; valid driver’s license required.

Education

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

Engineer Intern (EIT) certification substitution

Job description

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

The Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 will report to the District 10 Design/Development Section in Mercer County. This position performs beginning-level training work to develop proficiency in the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities in highway/civil engineering. Employees in this class participate in an on-the-job training program under the supervision of Transportation Engineers. Assignments are varied and designed to develop the employee's ability to apply knowledge and skills in the civil engineering field for the solution of practical problems and to develop solutions that conform to departmental policies, rules, and regulations, as well as professional standards. Work is closely reviewed throughout the assignment for completeness and technical accuracy. Performs related duties as required.
Special Requirement: A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.

**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 (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach your certification for verification.

Note:

For the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent. Please attach your degree transcript or diploma to your 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.

• Candidate Contact Name: Holly Vest
• Phone Number: 304-716-3016
• Email Address: [e-mail]