Job Description

Posting number: DOT27MC011

Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division: Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division

Job classification: Transportation Engineer-in-Training 1 (EIT1)

Posting type: SME **PSA**

Categories: Engineering

Summary

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

The Transportation Engineer - in - Training 1 will work for the Materials Control, Soils & Testing Division - Publications and Traffic Certification Section. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the supervisor of the Specifications, Publications, and Traffic Certification Section (State Specifications Engineer), the incumbent performs beginning-level professional civil and transportation engineering work within the West Virginia Division of Highways following prescribed methods, standard techniques, and established agency procedures. The incumbent will assist the section with reviewing, editing, updating, and collaborating with various technical subject matter experts to write and maintain Specifications, Special Provisions, Materials Procedures, Standards and Manuals and related technical documents. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: reviewing agendas, organizing, and facilitating committee meetings; providing engineering and administrative support with drafting technical language; and reviewing, organizing, and synthesizing technical comments received during the development process. Strong technical writing and time management skills are required to plan, prioritize activities, and ensure milestones are met. As experience increases, assignments will expand in scope and require greater independent application of professional engineering judgment. Performs related duties as required.

Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s 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 – also known as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach certification for verification.

Note: For the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

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.

Supplemental information

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: lena.m.shavers@wv.gov