Engineer Associate

The Edventure Group; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance and flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

457 defined contribution retirement

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection invites applications for an Engineer Associate in the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, Fairmont, WV. The role supports design in AML&R projects, collaborating with the Division of Land Restoration to deliver timbered reclamation objectives.

Responsibilities include evaluating geological data, developing design objectives, and coordinating field surveys.

Qualifications

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Civil, Mining or Environmental preferred.
• Experience with design projects in AMLR or reclamation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor design plans and specifications for feasibility, economics, and conformance to standards.
• Ensure technical correctness and quality control of designs.
• Perform site investigations to evaluate geo-technical conditions.
• Develop design objectives and determine scope of work for reclamation measures.
• Coordinate field and office meetings and contractor procedures.
• Provide technical guidance on design methods and contract operating procedures.
• Coordinate drilling, mapping, surveying, and water monitoring activities.
• Perform engineering computations for reclamation designs and analyze hydrologic and geotechnical data.
• Maintain detailed reports and records of design changes and costs for quality control.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS

Education

ABET-accredited BEng

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Job description

SALARY: $58,329.00 – $103,488.00 Annually

LOCATION: Marion County, WV

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER: DEP2700041

DEPARTMENT: Environment – Environmental Protection

OPENING DATE: 09/18/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY: BARBOUR, DODDRIDGE, HARRISON, LEWIS, MARION, MONONGALIA, PRESTON, RANDOLPH, TAYLOR, UPSHUR, WETZEL

CIVIL SERVICE TYPE: Classified-Exempt – This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

Nature of Work

DEP2700041 Engineer Associate

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration; Abandoned Mine Lands; Design

Designated Counties: Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Upshur, Wetzel

Office Location: 1000 Technology Drive Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554

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

Also refer to DEP2700040-Engineer Trainee, and DEP2700042-Engineer. One position will be filled with any of these three titles.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package thatincludes 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.

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Employee will be assigned to the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML&R), Design Section in the Fairmont Regional Office. Under general supervision of the Fairmont Design Manager, employee will perform professional work at the full performance level, providing a wide variety of engineering services. Employee will perform all duties required of the Division of Purchasing to select qualified engineering firms to design AML&R projects and meet planned construction schedules.

Duties – will learn to:

• Monitor contractor’s development of design plans and specifications; analyze design concepts with regard to feasibility of construction, economics, conformance to standard engineering practices; and compliance with reclamation objectives and standards.
• Monitor the designs for technical correctness and quality control.
• Perform site investigations to evaluate geo-technical conditions.
• Establish the extent of the project; develop the design objectives.
• Determine the scope of work for the measures to accomplish the reclamation objectives.
• Employee will conduct field and office meetings and conferences.
• Provide technical assistance in regard to the methods of operation on the designs and operating procedures of the contract.
• Coordinate activities involving drilling, mapping, surveying, and water monitoring.
• Employee will perform engineering computations for design features on reclamation plans and evaluate data from hydrologic, hydraulic, earthwork, and geotechnical data.
• Maintain and provide detailed computer workflow reports and progress schedules of contracted design work, and maintain accurate records of design changes and economic impacts for quality control.
• Employee will perform other duties as required or assigned.

Expectations and notes:

• Employee must be computer literate with the ability to learn skills in AutoCAD and GIS software.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to be hired and annually thereafter.
• 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.
• 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).

DOP Purposes Only – 0313P00362

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Information

Preference will be given to candidates with ABET accredited Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Civil, Mining or Environmental.

PG: 22 $58,329 – $103,488

Market Rate: $91,800

PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1