April 05, 2021

Highway Engineer Associate (2 of 3 postings) – Kanawha County

  Nature of Work

Under general supervision, the Highway Engineer Associate performs professional 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. May supervise lower level employees. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade: 21

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews design plans for accuracy and completeness from conception to finish.
• Prepares special engineering reports for higher level executives.
• Trains and evaluates personnel to ensure quality work.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of sections or groups.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinate engineers and other personnel.
• Serves as a district or division engineering head for a unit or functional area.
• Evaluates data collected by field personnel and incorporates same into studies and plans.
• Reviews contract plans, specifications, test results, and agreements from an engineering aspect for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs duties in a transportation engineering specialty such as concrete, steel, bituminous materials, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations,  instrumental analysis, computer applications, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, corrosion, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems  analysis, route location, project evaluation, transportation planning, design, pavement, hydraulics, or other related fields.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal policies, procedures and practices of the Department.
• Knowledge of engineering research techniques.
• Ability to supervise and plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of professional engineering staff.
 • Ability to establish effective working relationships with districts, divisions, industry, governmental units, public interest groups, and individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct successful applied research in a specialized branch of transportation engineering.
• Ability to write professional quality papers, reports, research studies, and projects.

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION 
• Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia AND
• Graduation from an EAC/ABET accredited four (4) year engineering program or equivalent as approved by the WV Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• Minimum of four (4) years professional engineering experience is required.
Note: The experience may have been acquired after the bachelor's degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer

To apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot/jobs/2931959/highway-engineer-associate-kanawha-county?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs