Transportation Engineer I - Design & Project Lead

West Virginia; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Division of Highways is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer 1 in Mercer County. The position requires a P.E. license and an ABET-accredited degree. The incumbent will oversee routine highway design, bridge work, hydraulics, and construction contract administration.

The role involves leading projects, supervising EITs and staff, and travel as needed. Eligibility includes licensure in WV or comity with six months of hire.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leads routine engineering projects in highway design, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, geotechnical safety, traffic operations, hydraulics, or construction contract administration.
• Acts as project lead on routine projects; assigns tasks and provides staff guidance.
• Supervises Engineers-in-Training, TRETs, Transportation Engineer 1s and other support staff as the responsible engineer in charge.

Skills

P.E. license

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

West Virginia Division of Highways is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer 1 in Mercer County. The position requires a P.E. license and an ABET-accredited degree. The incumbent will oversee routine highway design, bridge work, hydraulics, and construction contract administration.

The role involves leading projects, supervising EITs and staff, and travel as needed. Eligibility includes licensure in WV or comity with six months of hire.