Transportation Engineer 4 - District 1

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer to serve as Area Construction Engineer for Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties. The role covers planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of highways and related facilities.

Qualified candidates will hold a WV P.E. license (or be eligible for comity within 6 months) and possess a ABET-accredited degree. Travel may be required and a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in West Virginia or eligible for comity within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Act as Area Construction Engineer for Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties.
• Plan, design, construct, maintain, and operate highways and related facilities and structures.
• Make engineering decisions within policy framework and may set objectives and goals.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

P.E. license WV or comity eligibility within 6 months

ABET-accredited 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]