Transportation Engineer 1 - Mercer Co.

West Virginia; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Division of Highways is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer 1 in Mercer County. The position requires a P.E. license and an ABET-accredited degree. The incumbent will oversee routine highway design, bridge work, hydraulics, and construction contract administration.

The role involves leading projects, supervising EITs and staff, and travel as needed. Eligibility includes licensure in WV or comity with six months of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads routine engineering projects in highway design, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, geotechnical safety, traffic operations, hydraulics, or construction contract administration.
• Acts as project lead on routine projects; assigns tasks and provides staff guidance.
• Supervises Engineers-in-Training, TRETs, Transportation Engineer 1s and other support staff as the responsible engineer in charge.

Skills

P.E. license

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

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

The Transportation Engineer 1 will report to the District 10 Design/Development Section in Mercer County. This entry-level professional engineering work requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within the West Virginia Division of Highways [WVDOH]. Under general supervision, performs foundational engineering calculations, Computer-Aided Design [CAD], basic project management, and staff engineering support across Central Office divisions or District offices. Acts as a project lead on routine projects.

Work involves leading routine engineering projects in highway design, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, geotechnical safety, traffic operations, hydraulics, or construction contract administration.

Assignments are received in terms of broad project goals and objectives. The incumbent serves as the responsible engineer in charge for assigned projects or programs, exercising functional and direct supervision over Engineers-in-Training (EIT 1–3), Transportation Engineering Technicians [TRETs], Transportation Engineer 1s, and other support staff. 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 the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee is considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Four + (4) years of progressive engineering experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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