Transportation Engineer Trainee - Kanawha

Disclaimer—this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 will report to the Building and Grounds section of the Operations Division in Charleston, West Virginia. 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. The incumbent will assist in inventories for buildings and Cenforce Building & Grounds (B&G) section.

Duties include reviewing building and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) plans, analyzing data from Google sheets that involve B&G entities, attending meetings for B&G priorities, assisting in purchasing involved projects to submit to Procurement, and preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. These duties are 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.

Pay Grade 17, Job Code T0193N.

• Reviewing building and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) plans.
• Analyzing data from Google sheets that involve B&G entities.
• Attending meetings for B&G priorities.
• Assisting in purchasing involved projects to submit to Procurement.
• Preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Performing data analysis to determine posted load limits for bridges.
• Coordinating construction project activities with utility companies.
• Determining horizontal and vertical highway alignments.
• Preparing drainage computations.
• Performing field inspection of traffic problems.
• Performing field inspection of construction projects.
• Preparing preliminary cost estimates for highway projects.
• Making detailed design computations for roadways and bridges.
• Performing field checks at highway construction project sites.
• Performing design and drafting as required.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a 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 is acceptable; please attach your certification for verification.
• 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.
• A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.

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.

This entry-level classification in this series requires no prior experience.