Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 - Kanawha Co.
The Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 supports the PS&E Unit by reviewing consultant-designed highway plans for accuracy and compliance with regulations, developing project estimates using AASHTOWare, and preparing documentation for contract administration. This entry-level role requires coordination with project managers and consultants to ensure project completeness and adherence to standards, with a professional engineer license required within ten years of employment.
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What You’ll Do
As a Transportation Engineer Trainee (entry-level) you will support the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) unit in reviewing consultant-prepared highway plans and preparing PS&E packages for advertising. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Review consultant-designed highway plans at various stages for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Verify pay items and quantities and develop project cost estimates using AASHTOWare (AASHTOW) estimating tools
- Prepare and assemble PS&E documents for submission to Contract Administration
- Process project amendments and maintain project status reports
- Coordinate with project managers, contract administration, and consultant teams
- Perform related engineering and administrative tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field
- Substitution allowed: Certification as an Engineer Intern (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia (attach certification)
- This is an entry-level classification — no prior professional experience required
- Valid driver’s license (travel may be required)
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A valid license as a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment
Preferred / Helpful Qualifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (preferred if degree verification pending)
- Familiarity with AASHTOWare estimating tools or other highway estimating software
- Coursework or projects in highway design, construction, or transportation engineering
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with multi-discipline teams
Employment Type & Compensation
- Employment types: Full-time / Contractor / Internship (as posted)
- Salary range (as listed): $53,444.10 — $77,244.10 per year
Note: This position may be part of a public-sector civil service system with access to structured career pathways and retirement/benefit programs. Specific benefits depend on the hiring entity.
Other Information & Contact
- Hiring organization: Confidential Client (replacing the original employer name)
- Location: Big Chimney, WV (Kanawha County)
- Candidate Contact (posted for questions only): Regina Jarrell — 304-414-7121 — regina.s.jarrell@wv.gov
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