Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 - Mineral County

The Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 is assigned to the District Construction Office but daily reporting locations can be in any of the 7 counties in District 5, depending on the Agency's needs. This position performs beginning-level training work 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 and designed to 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 that conform to departmental policies, rules, and regulations, as well as professional standards. Work is closely reviewed throughout the assignment for completeness and technical accuracy. Performs related duties as required. District 5 consist of Mineral, Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkely and Jefferson counties.

Special Requirement: A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.

Pay Grade 17
T0193N

In a training capacity:
Performs data analysis to determine the posted load limits for bridges
Coordinates construction project activities with utility companies
Determines horizontal and vertical highway alignments
Prepares drainage computations
Perform field inspection of traffic problems
Perform field inspection of construction projects
Prepare 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
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid drivers license is required.

Knowledge of algebra, plane and solid geometry, and plane trigonometry
Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering utilized to develop drawings and specifications for components of highway projects
Knowledge of the principles of plane and route surveying
Knowledge of calculus
Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics and hydrology used in the determination of backwater curves, runoff, and anticipated low
Ability to read and interpret inspection and testing reports, engineering drawings and specifications, and topographic and other maps
Ability to prepare technical reports of field investigation
Ability to read and interpret federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design or construction of highway projects
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Substitution: Certification as an Engineer Intern (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach your certification for verification.

Note: For the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent. Please attach your degree transcript or diploma to your application.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : A VALID LICENSE AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN WEST VIRGINIA IS REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT.