JOB
The Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 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. Assignments are varied and 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 which 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 work as required.Pay Grade: 17
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In a training capacity: • Performs data analysis to determine the posted load limits for bridges• Coordinates construction project activities with utility companies• Determines horizontal and vertical highway alignments• Prepares drainage computations• Performs field inspection of traffic problems• Performs field inspection of construction projects• Prepares preliminary cost estimates for highway projects• Makes detailed design computations for roadways and bridges• Performs field checks at highway construction project sites• Performs design and drafting as required• Travel may be required; therefore. a valid driver’s license will be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related engineering field from a regionally ABET accredited college or university.Substitution: If the applicant has passed the Fundamentals of engineering (FE) examination for Professional Engineers, a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology (civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, or environmental) from a non-ABET accredited college or university may be substituted for the required training/education. Note: For the training/education substitution, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEThis 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.