Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of TransportationCharleston, WV

About The Position

The Transportation Engineering Technologist (TRETCN Level 5) will manage the Agreement Section in Consultant Services by training lower-level employees to draft agreements, perform audits, and complete other related duties in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Manages a unit in a district or division, or may manage a specific division-wide technical function requiring expert-level knowledge, or may be a licensed land surveyor. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower-level supervisors, technicians, and/or professional employees. Performs other related duties as required. Pay Grade: 19

Requirements

  • Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
  • Pre-Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
  • Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and regulations governing contracts, consultant agreements, purchasing, employment, and other matters.
  • Knowledge of the internal operation of the Division of Highways.
  • Knowledge of plan and specification requirements of the Division of Highways.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
  • Ability to supervise others.
  • A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land.

Responsibilities

  • Provide managerial oversight for subordinate supervisors and the program/projects to which they are assigned.
  • Evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.
  • Review and/or calculate technical data relating to engineering and construction projects.
  • Review project design and construction plans prepared by consultants.
  • Communicate with consultant engineers to discuss prospective or ongoing projects and plans.
  • Perform field reviews of engineering and construction projects.
  • Meet with various parties having an interest in projects, including representatives of state government, legislators, community leaders, regulators, and other interest groups.
  • Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects.
  • Read and interpret complex design and construction plans.
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