Transportation Division Director (Engineer) - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division Director, Engineer for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) Central Office leads statewide engineering standards and policy translation, overseeing budgets, and directing large teams across ten districts. This exempt, at-will role drives safety, economic growth, and major capital projects with ultimate technical authority.

Preferred candidates will hold a WV P.E. license (or eligible for comity), ABET-accredited engineering ABET degree, and 11+ years of progressive civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in WV or eligible by comity within 6 months of hire.
• Eleven (11) or more years of progressive professional civil engineering experience.
• Preferred eight (8) or more years of post-licensure experience in complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering roles.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level transportation policy into statewide engineering standards and practices.
• Oversee multi-million-dollar division budgets and capital programs.
• Manage large teams of engineers, specialists, and staff across districts.
• Provide final engineering determinations affecting statewide safety and economic development.

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”**

The Division Director, Engineer, serves within the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) Central Office, holding full technical, administrative, and strategic command over a major statewide division in which engineering expertise is essential to the unit's operations.

This position translates high-level transportation policy into statewide engineering standards, oversees multi-million-dollar division budgets, manages large teams of specialists and technical and administrative staff, and ensures state and federal regulatory compliance across all 10 Highway Districts. The Division Director exercises ultimate technical authority over their specialized domain, providing final engineering determinations that impact statewide safety, economic development, and capital project delivery. Performs related work as required.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of West Virginia (or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain WV P.E. registration by comity within 6 months of hire)
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.

Note: For training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Eleven (11) + years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.

Preferred experience: At least eight (8) + years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: [e-mail]