Transportation Engineer 4 - Cabell Co.

State of West Virginia; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Job summary

The State of West Virginia, Division of Highways, seeks a Transportation Engineer 4 to lead bridge evaluation and oversee complex civil engineering projects in Cabell County. The role requires a P.E.

license in WV, an ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree, and 7+ years of progressive experience, with 3+ years post-licensure in design/construction supervision. Join a team directing multi‑million-dollar programs, supervising professionals, and shaping high-level engineering determinations

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in West Virginia, or the ability to obtain by comity within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related field from ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering leadership and technical oversight on projects.
• Oversee multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs and contract management.
• Direct supervision of Transportation Engineers I–III, EITs, TRETs and administrative staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical oversight

Staff supervision

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Disclaimer

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

Nature of Work

The Transportation Engineer 4 will report to the District Bridge Department in Cabell County and act as the Bridge Evaluation Engineer. This position performs advanced-level professional engineering work involving project leadership and technical oversight within the West Virginia Division of Highways [WVDOH]. Oversight of and conduct of independent civil engineering design, project tracking, and technical review. Work involves oversight of multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs, oversight of 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 - 3, Engineers-in-Training (EIT), Transportation Engineering Technicians [TRETs], and administrative personnel. Specialized or unit-level leadership engineering work. Holds key district operational position of Bridge Evaluation Engineer. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 may be considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

Recommended Experience

• Seven + (7) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.

Preferred experience: At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Kathleen C Dempsey
• Phone Number: 304-399-0054
• Email Address: [e-mail]

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