Transportation Engineering Technologist - Various Counties

West Virginia Department of Transportation • Moundsville, WV

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower-level supervisors, technicians, and/or professional employees. The incumbent will daily report to the Ohio County Lab as the Material Lab Supervisor and the District Headquarters Construction Section as the Office Manager. This position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

Requirements

• Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
• OR 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.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed