Transportation Engineer - Kanawha County

The Transportation Engineer performs engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of highways and their attendant facilities and structures. The incumbent in this position will serve as the Permitting Unit leader. The Permitting Unit is responsible for reviewing and processing permit applications associated with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)- sections 404, 401, and 402, of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Permit applications will focus on West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) projects, although occasional review and processing of other WV Department of Transportation Clean Water Act (CWA) applications may be necessary. This incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Permitting Unit. Duties will include supervision of members, assignment of project reviews through the Management Support - Permitting Agreement, signoff on non-notifying Section 404/401 permit applications, approval of WV Department of Environmental Protection invoices for WVDOH project applications, permit coordination with resource agencies, permit application review as needed, and collaboration on Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) compliance. Knowledge of and prior experience with CWA Sections 404, 401, and 402 is preferred, but training can be provided as needed for an otherwise qualified applicant. 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. Performs related duties as required.

Supervises section activities and personnel in engineering and non-engineering areas
Visits projects and makes on-site engineering decisions
Train and evaluate personnel to ensure quality work
Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel
Reviews ongoing work at major decision points concerning problems or alternatives under consideration at that time
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints or requests
Represent the Department at internal and external meetings
Serves as a senior level with recognized expertise which may include papers and/or credits published in nationally recognized transportation literature; presentations to national, regional or State professional groups, active membership in recognized national organizations or professional groups dealing with transportation engineering or other demonstrated expertise in a transportation engineering specialty such as concrete, steel, bituminous materials, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer application, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, corrosion, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, route location, project evaluation, transportation planning, design, pavement, hydraulics, and other related fields
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid drivers license is required

Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering, including registration as a professional engineer
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 TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.
• No substitutions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) years of highway engineering experience involving the design, construction, or maintenance of highways.
• Substitution #1: Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Please attach your degree's transcript or diploma to your application.
  OR
• Substitution #2: Non-highway engineering experience may be substituted for the highway engineering experience at the rate of two (2) years of general experience for one (1) year of highway-related experience.

Note: Experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelors degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.