Engineer

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

457 defined contribution retirement

Job summary

State of West Virginia is hiring an Engineer for the Division of Land Restoration, Abandoned Mine Lands; Design. The position supports AML&R design work at Charleston or Fayetteville offices and requires a PE license plus a engineering degree and 0–7 years of experience.

You will oversee design development, conduct field investigations, and coordinate with outside firms and contractors. The role emphasizes compliance with reclamation standards, cost-effectiveness, and scheduling, with

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering curriculum is required.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Zero (0) to Seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in engineering, in which three (3) years must be as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Note: The experience must have been acquired after the bachelor’s degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all Division of Purchasing duties to select qualified engineering firms for AML&R projects and ensure construction schedules are met.
• Monitor contractors’ development of design plans and specifications.
• Analyze design concepts for construction feasibility, cost-effectiveness, compliance with engineering practices, and alignment with reclamation objectives and standards.
• Review designs for technical accuracy and quality control.
• Perform site investigations to assess geotechnical conditions and establish project scope and objectives.
• Develop design objectives and determine scope of work needed to achieve reclamation goals.
• Conduct field and office meetings/conferences and provide technical guidance on design methods and contract procedures.

Skills

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title & Department

DEP2700055 Engineer

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration

Abandoned Mine Lands; Design

Designated Counties

Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mason, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Nicholas, Putman, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming

Office Locations

601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840

Position Classification

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

Training Level

Depending on the applicant's qualifications, this position may be filled with an Engineer Trainee or an Engineer Associate.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays


• insurance and flexible benefits


• ample annual and sick leave accrual


• flexible work schedules


• an Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Initiatives


• an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan


• and more

Employee Overview

Employee will be assigned to the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML&R), Design Section in the Charleston Headquarters or Fayetteville Regional office. Under supervision of the Charleston Design Administrator, employee will perform work on a variety of engineering services.

Duties And Expectations Include

• Carry out all Division of Purchasing duties to select qualified engineering firms for AML&R projects and ensure construction schedules are met.


• Monitor contractors’ development of design plans and specifications.


• Analyze design concepts for construction feasibility, cost-effectiveness, compliance with engineering practices, and alignment with reclamation objectives and standards.


• Review designs for technical accuracy and quality control.


• Perform site investigations to assess geotechnical conditions and establish project scope and objectives.


• Develop design objectives and determine scope of work needed to achieve reclamation goals.


• Conduct field and office meetings/conferences and provide technical guidance on design methods and contract procedures.


• Coordinate activities involving drilling, mapping, surveying, and water monitoring.


• Perform engineering calculations for reclamation plan design features.


• Evaluate data from hydrologic, hydraulic, earthwork, and geotechnical studies.


• Maintain and provide detailed computer workflow reports and progress schedules for contracted design work.


• Keep accurate records of design changes and economic impacts for quality control.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Must be computer literate and able to learn AutoCAD and GIS software.

Notes

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.


• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.


• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.


• All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in engineering curriculum is required.

Training: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

AND

Experience: Zero (0) to Seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in engineering, in which three (3) years must be as a licensed Professional Engineer.

Note: The experience must have been acquired after the bachelor’s degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

Affirmation

I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application.

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