Transportation Engineer Associate - Kanawha County

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, the Transportation Engineer Associate performs professional 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 in the Project Development Unit in the Local Program Services Section of the Planning Division. Will serve as a Project Engineer Associate/Manager responsible for review/management of projects that are being developed for the recreational trail and transportation alternative programs. Responsibilities will encompass the entire project development process for local public agency projects including developing the initial engineering scope of work, providing review/management of the development and execution of engineering design contracts, review of engineering designs, and the oversight of project administration during construction. 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. May supervise lower level employees. Performs related work as required.

 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews design plans for accuracy and completeness from conception to finish.

• Prepares special engineering reports for higher level executives.

• Trains and evaluates personnel to ensure quality work.

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of sections or groups.

• Evaluates the performance of subordinate engineers and other personnel.

• Serves as a district or division engineering head for a unit or functional area.

• Evaluates data collected by field personnel and incorporates same into studies and plans.

• Reviews contract plans, specifications, test results, and agreements from an engineering aspect for accuracy and completeness.

• Performs duties in a transportation engineering specialty such as concrete, steel, bituminous materials, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer applications, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, corrosion, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, route location, project evaluation, transportation planning, design, pavement, hydraulics, or other related fields.

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering.

• 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 Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION