Transportation Engineer 2 - Mercer Co.

West Virginia; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Division of Highways seeks a Transportation Engineer 2 to perform full professional engineering work including design, project tracking, and technical review under the District 10 Bridge Department. The role involves managing multi-million-dollar capital programs, directing consultant contracts, and supervising staff; travel and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications include P.E.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of West Virginia or eligibility by comity within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, or related engineering field.
• Six+ years of progressive professional civil engineering experience.
• Preferred: at least 1 year post-licensure in complex design/construction management or supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform full professional engineering work including design, project tracking, and technical review.
• Manage multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs and direct consultant engineering contracts.
• Exercise supervision over Transportation Engineers 1 and 2, EITs, TRETs, and administrative staff.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills

Engineering design

Project tracking

Technical review

Staff supervision

Leadership

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in WV

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in civil/related engineering

Job description

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

The Transportation Engineer 2 will report to the District 10 Bridge Department. This position will perform full performance-level professional engineering work within the West Virginia Division of Highways [WVDOH]. Performs independent civil engineering design, project tracking, and technical review. May serve as Squad Leader II overseeing junior designers in Central Office or manage moderate-complexity district/central highway projects.

Work involves establishing engineering standards, managing multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs, making binding high-level engineering determinations, directing consultant engineering contracts, and managing staff across technical and administrative functions. Incumbents exercise direct administrative and technical supervision over Transportation Engineers 1 and 2, Engineers-in-Training (EIT), Transportation Engineering Technicians [TRETs], and administrative personnel. Performs related work as required.

Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is 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 is considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Six + (6) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.

Preferred experience:

At least one (1) year of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

• Candidate Contact Name: Holly Vest
• Phone Number: 304-716-3016
• Email Address: [e-mail]