Transportation Engineer 4 - District 1

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Engineer to act as Area Construction Engineer serving Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties. The role involves planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of highways and related facilities, with independent engineering decision-making within established policy.

Ideal candidates hold a P.E. license in WV (or comity) and have an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, plus 7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.

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.
• 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.
• Seven + (7) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Preferred experience: At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

Responsibilities

• Act as Area Construction Engineer for Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties.
• Plan, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of highways and their attendant facilities and structures.
• Work within policy framework but independently makes engineering decisions within that framework.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Education

P.E. license (WV)

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Job description

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

The Transportation Engineer in this position will act as the Area Construction Engineer serving Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties. Performs engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of highways and their attendant facilities and structures. Work is performed within a defined framework of policy, but the incumbent independently makes engineering decisions within that framework and may make or assist in making broad decisions in setting objectives and goals. 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 may be considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

EXPERIENCE

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

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

Candidate Contact Name: MAISIE STOUT

Phone Number: 304-205-8045

Email Address: [e-mail]