Transportation Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking an entry level professional engineer within the Engineering In-House Design Section. The incumbent will serve as a project manager for assigned projects and coordinate with divisions, districts, and consultants on construction and right-of-way plans.

The role includes assisting with project scoping, peer plan reviews, assembling PS&E packages, and conducting site visit review meetings. OpenRoads Designer knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of West Virginia or comity eligibility within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related field from an ABET‑accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for assigned projects and coordinate with Divisions, Districts, and consultants on construction and right‑of‑way plans.
• Assist with project scoping, peer plan reviews, and assembling PS&E packages for construction.
• Conduct site visit review meetings during project development and supervise Engineers‑in‑Training and other staff as needed.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver's license is required.

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

OpenRoads Designer

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and \"at will.\"**

Under supervision of the In-House Unit Leaders, the selected applicant will perform entry level professional engineering work within the Engineering In-House Design Section. The incumbent will serve as a project manager of assigned projects. This position will involve working with other Divisions, Districts, and consultants in the development of construction and right-of-way plans. Additional duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting with project scoping, peer plan reviews, assembling PS&E packages for construction, and conducting site visit review meetings during project development. The incumbent could exercise functional and direct supervision over Engineers-in-Training (EIT 1-3), Transportation Engineering Technicians (TRET's), and other support staff. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals and daily operations of the Engineering Division. Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer is preferred.

**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.

Note: The experience must have been acquired after the attainment of the bachelor's degree.

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]