Entry-Level Transportation Engineer Trainee – WV License Path

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 to join the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate unit. This entry-level role supports review of highway plans, prepares project estimates, and assembles bid documents under supervision.

Applicants must obtain a West Virginia professional engineer license within ten years. Travel and a valid driver’s license are required; EIT certification can substitute for the license path.

Qualifications

• Requires a civil engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification can substitute for licensure path.
• No prior experience required; entry-level classification.

Responsibilities

• Review consultants' highway plans for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Develop project estimates using AASHTOWare software and prepare bid documents.
• Maintain project status reports and assist in processing amendments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Engineer Intern (EIT) certification

Job description

The State of West Virginia seeks a Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 to join the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate unit. This entry-level role supports review of highway plans, prepares project estimates, and assembles bid documents under supervision.

Applicants must obtain a West Virginia professional engineer license within ten years. Travel and a valid driver’s license are required; EIT certification can substitute for the license path.