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9949
ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING 2
Nature of Work
Under general supervision of a licensed
professional engineer, performs professional work at the full
performance level providing a variety of engineering services or
creative works, the adequate performance of which requires
engineering education, training and experience in the application
of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and
engineering sciences to such services to creative work as
consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning and design of
engineering works and systems; planning the use of land and
water; teaching of advanced engineering subjects, engineering
surveys and studies; review of construction projects for the
purpose of assuring compliance with drawings and specifications
any of which embraces such services or work, either public or
private, in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings,
machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects and
industrial or consumer products or equipment of a mechanical,
electrical hydraulic, pneumatic or thermal nature, insofar as
they involve safeguarding life, health or property, and including
such other professional services as may be necessary to the
planning, progress and completion of any engineering services.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general supervision
of a licensed professional engineer applies engineering
techniques, procedures, and criteria within rules, regulations
and operating procedures of the specialty area of assigned. May
specialize in a particular area of emphasis within the area of
assignment. Work is performed with more independence as
proficiency is demonstrated.
Examples of Work
Performs data analysis to determine or establish performance
standards/limits.
Coordinates construction projects with utility companies.
Conducts interim and final inspections of construction
projects to determine compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, and specifications.
Prepares and reviews plans and/or contracts for projects;
calculates material quantities needed for construction projects;
recommends alternative construction methods.
Writes reports detailing recommendations, conclusions, and
findings from inspections and reviews.
Plots cross sections and topography, computes grade lines and
earthwork, draws typical sections, and figures drainage.
Performs studies concerning traffic volumes, turning
movements, and accident history at intersections; redesigns
existing features and makes recommendations for improving
areas having high traffic accident frequencies.
May attend meetings or public hearings to observe or attest to
the findings of environmental impact.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the agency's engineering policies and practices.
Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to agency
jurisdiction.
Knowledge of equipment and other instruments used in various
types of engineering.
Knowledge of fundamentals of various types of engineering.
Ability to apply engineering principles in solving engineering
problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Current license as an engineer-in-training in the
State of West Virginia.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid employment in engineering.
AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT:
Agricultural Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geologic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Photogrammetric Engineering
Public Health Engineering
Sanitary Engineering
Structural Engineering
Established: 09/16/93
Revised: 04/18/96
Effective:
07/16/96