Transportation Engineer Trainee 2 - Signing & Lighting Designer - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking an Engineer in Training (EIT) 2 to perform entry- to intermediate-level professional engineering work in the Design Section under the Traffic Development Section of the Engineering Division. You will prepare traffic signal and roadway lighting plans, review shop drawings, and provide construction follow-up while coordinating with utilities and public agencies.

Qualifications include an ABET-accredited degree and an Engineer Intern certification, with substitution

Qualifications

• EIT certification required or by substitution Master of Science in civil engineering.
• Two (2) years of paid non-professional level related engineering experience after bachelor's degree.
• Substitution: MS in civil eng may replace required experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-house traffic signal and roadway lighting plans.
• Review manufacturer shop drawings and provide construction follow-up.
• Develop plans for signing, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control; determine ROW needs.
• Coordinate with utility companies and public agencies; support field and contractor personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

EIT certification

Valid driver's license

Coordination & field support

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

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

The Engineer in Training (EIT) 2 in this position performs entry- to intermediate-level professional engineering work within the Design Section under the Traffic Development Section of the Engineering Division. Responsibilities include preparing in-house traffic signal and roadway lighting plans, reviewing related manufacturer shop drawings in a timely manner, and providing construction follow-up. The employee assists with the development of plans for signing, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control, as well as determining right-of-way (ROW) needs for traffic engineering projects to ensure plans can be correctly bid and constructed while meeting project plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) dates. Additionally, this position involves extensive coordination with utility companies and various public agencies, and providing support to field and contractor personnel to resolve project issues during construction.

**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 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.

Note: For the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Certification as an Engineer Intern (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia.


• AND


• Two (2) years of paid non-professional level related engineering experience.


• Note: The experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelor’s degree.


• Substitution: A Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

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

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers


• Phone Number: 304-414-6816


• Email Address: [e-mail]