West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha County
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV), Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
Overview
Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha County in Charleston, WV. The Transportation Engineering Technologist serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Duties may include supervising a district or division unit or a division-wide technical function, and may require licensure as a land surveyor. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower level supervisors, technicians and/or professional employees. Typical Duties and 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. Travel may be required; a valid driver\'s license may be required. Skills and Knowledge
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. Required Training/Education
Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board. Required Experience
Substitution (New Hires Only) Associate of Applied Science in Highway Engineering Technology from a regionally accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment, may be substituted for the required training/education. Associate Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment, may be substituted. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, plus seven (7) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment, may be substituted. Alternatively, be licensed as a Professional Surveyor or Professional Engineer with substitution for the required training/education. Special Requirement:
Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land. Benefits
Annual Increment Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Family Medical Leave Leave Donation Program Military Leave Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program Flexible Work Schedules Training Opportunities Promotion Opportunities
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Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha County in Charleston, WV. The Transportation Engineering Technologist serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Duties may include supervising a district or division unit or a division-wide technical function, and may require licensure as a land surveyor. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower level supervisors, technicians and/or professional employees. Typical Duties and 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. Travel may be required; a valid driver\'s license may be required. Skills and Knowledge
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. Required Training/Education
Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board. Required Experience
Substitution (New Hires Only) Associate of Applied Science in Highway Engineering Technology from a regionally accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment, may be substituted for the required training/education. Associate Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment, may be substituted. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, plus seven (7) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment, may be substituted. Alternatively, be licensed as a Professional Surveyor or Professional Engineer with substitution for the required training/education. Special Requirement:
Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land. Benefits
Annual Increment Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Family Medical Leave Leave Donation Program Military Leave Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program Flexible Work Schedules Training Opportunities Promotion Opportunities
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