Transportation Division Director (Engineer) - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia’s Division of Highways invites applications for Division Director, Engineer at the WVDOH Central Office. This executive role provides full technical, administrative, and strategic leadership over a major statewide division, translating transportation policy into statewide engineering standards and directing multi‑million dollar budgets.

Applicants should hold a PE in West Virginia (or comity) and an ABET‑accredited engineering degree, with 11+ years in civil

Qualifications

• PE license in WV or eligible by comity within 6 months of hire.
• ABET‑accredited engineering degree required.
• 11+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Travel may be required; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level transportation policy into statewide engineering standards.
• Oversee multi‑million-dollar division budgets.
• Manage large teams of specialists and staff while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PE license

ABET‑accredited degree

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]