Transportation Engineering Technician Senior - Various Counties

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); Burlington (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician Senior to oversee highway and bridge construction projects. The role requires advanced supervisory skills and knowledge in urban transportation planning. Candidates should have relevant certifications and may substitute experience for education. This position is based in Burlington, WV, with potential travel required across District 5 counties.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician Senior required.
• Ten years of experience in civil engineering may substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bid proposals for complex projects and ensures compliance.
• Supervises and coordinates inventory of traffic control devices.
• Prepares comprehensive engineering and environmental reports.

Skills

Knowledge of standard statistical concepts

Knowledge of urban transportation planning

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Burlington, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25D5072B

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 5

05/12/2025

Closing Date

5/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Engineering Technician Senior is assigned to the District Construction Office but daily reporting locations can be in any of the seven District 5 counties, depending on agency needs. Performs advanced level and supervisory duties associated with either the engineering or construction areas of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. District 5 consist of Mineral, Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkely and Jefferson counties. Performs other related duties as required.

Nature of Work

The Transportation Engineering Technician Senior is assigned to the District Construction Office but daily reporting locations can be in any of the seven District 5 counties, depending on agency needs. Performs advanced level and supervisory duties associated with either the engineering or construction areas of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. District 5 consist of Mineral, Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkely and Jefferson counties. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade 17

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares complete bid proposal for complex projects including adequate provisions for compliance with all Federal, State, Local and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements, cost estimates, time estimates and bidding procedures.

• Maintains project/design cost records, evaluate performance of subordinates, safeguards and assures good condition of materials and equipment and operates within requirements of agency, state, local and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical and Administrative Programs.

• Establishes effective working relations within unit and with units employed on similar work, as well as with consultants, suppliers, government agencies and municipalities.

•Assures quality of all work performed or supervised.

•Prepares comprehensive engineering and environmental reports.

•Prepares reports, summaries and accident reports and compiles data required to permit effective management.

•Prepares schedules of priorities for recurring maintenance operations and monitors compliance with established schedules.

•Utilizes equipment and personnel effectively and assures the quality of all work supervised.

•Performs initial review of major construction plans to ensure that the latest principles of highway safety are being utilized.

•Supervises and coordinates inventory and analysis of traffic control devices on all highways within area of responsibility.

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

•Knowledge and understanding of standard statistical concepts.

•Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban transportation planning.

• Knowledge of and the ability to provide on-the-job implementation of OSHA, EEO, Environmental protection, Erosion Control, Traffic Maintenance and Davis-Bacon Requirements.

•Knowledge of design of Bituminous and Portland Cement Concrete mixes.

•Ability to supervise laboratory testing and ship or field inspections.

•Ability to establish an effective and safe working relations with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, utility companies, government agencies, municipalities, property owners, employees and the public.

•Ability to prepare equipment maintenance, condition and utilization reports.

•Ability to verify ship inspection of structural steel members.

•Ability to recognize design deficiencies, mistakes or changed conditions in plans and specifications, and to recommend appropriate corrective action.

•Ability to prepare and review contract change orders in final format for approval by a Contracting Officer.

•Ability to recognize need for special training programs and to plan, arrange, and evaluate OJT and other programs.

•Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.

•Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

•Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician Senior by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.

Training/Education Substitution (New Hires ONLY)

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

OR

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in applied science in highway Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

OR

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus eight (8) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience required

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Phone [phone]
Website https://transportation.wv.gov

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305