Transportation Engineer Specialist - Section Manager - Kanawha County

Nature of Work **Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Engineer Specialist will act as the Statewide Planning Section Head. This position will oversee the following units: United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Grants, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and Research. The incumbent will act as a high-level section management and regional management within Central Office divisions within the West Virginia Division of Highways [WVDOH]. Expert-level professional engineering work involves leadership and technical oversight. Supervises civil engineering design, project tracking, and technical review. Supervises multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs, oversees binding high-level engineering determinations, supervises consultant engineering contracts, and directs staff across technical and administrative functions. Incumbents exercise direct administrative and technical supervision over Transportation Engineers 1 - 4, Engineers-in-Training (EITs), Transportation Engineering Technicians [TRETs], and administrative personnel. Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications **Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications** TRAINING/EDUCATION Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of West Virginia (or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain WV P.E. registration by comity within 6 months of hire) Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program. 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. RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE Eight + (8) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Preferred experience: At least four (4) years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties. Other Information Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers Phone Number: 304-414-6816 Email Address: lena.m.shavers@wv.gov

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