Environmental Engineer - AML Reclamation & Design

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

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