Transportation Engineer Trainee 2 -Lewis County
About The Position
This position performs the second training level of engineering work at a more independent level and completes the required training and certifications 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, including roadway design, bridge design, and guardrail, becoming more complex and designed to further 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 which conform to departmental policies, rules and regulations as well as professional standards. Work is closely reviewed throughout the assignment for completeness and technical accuracy. The distinguishing factors of this position pertain to the complexity of engineering assignments and projects, as well as further advancement toward the required professional certification. Distinguished from Transportation Engineer Associate by lack of professional certification, as well as level of supervision and scope of work. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
- Certification as an Engineer Intern (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia.
- Two (2) years of paid non-professional level related engineering experience.
- The experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelor’s degree.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Nice To Haves
- A Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.
- A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Performs data analysis to determine the posted load limits for bridges.
- Assists Transportation Engineers in the review of contract plans, specifications, test results, and agreements.
- May begin training in and assisting Transportation Engineers in a functional area: concrete, steel, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer applications, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, transportation planning, pavement, hydraulics, or other related functional areas.
- Coordinates construction project activities with utility companies.
- Determines horizontal and vertical highway alignments.
- Prepares drainage computations.
- Perform field inspection of traffic problems and construction projects.
- Prepares preliminary cost estimates for highway projects.
- Makes detailed design computations for roadways and bridges.
- Perform field checks at highway construction project sites.
- Performs design and drafting as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
