Transportation Engineer - Statewide
- West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Full Time
Transportation Engineer - Statewide
This listing closes on 8/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Salary
$2,811.54 - $4,171.15 Biweekly
Location
Charleston, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
DOT26TF012A
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision
Traffic Engineering Division
Opening Date
08/14/2025
Closing Date
8/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineer 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. Positions within this classification may function as Assistant Engineering Director, Assistant District Engineer, or Regional Engineer. Performs related duties as required.
Pay Grade 23
T0197E
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises section activities and personnel in engineering and non-engineering areas
Visits projects and makes on-site engineering decisions
Train and evaluate personnel to ensure quality work
Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel
Reviews ongoing work at major decision points concerning problems or alternatives under consideration at that time
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints or requests
Represent the Department at internal and external meetings
Serves as a senior level with recognized expertise which may include papers and/or credits published in nationally recognized transportation literature; presentations to national, regional or State professional groups, active membership in recognized national organizations or professional groups dealing with transportation engineering or other demonstrated expertise in a transportation engineering specialty such as concrete, steel, bituminous materials, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer application, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, corrosion, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, route location, project evaluation, transportation planning, design, pavement, hydraulics, and other related fields
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering, including registration as a professional engineer
Knowledge and understanding of internal policies, procedures and practices of the Department
Knowledge of engineering research techniques.
Ability to supervise and plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of professional engineering staff
Ability to establish effective working relationships with districts, divisions, industry, governmental units, public interest groups, and individuals
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct successful applied research in a specialized branch of transportation engineering
Ability to write professional quality papers, reports, research studies, and projects
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.
No substitutions.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of highway engineering experience involving the design, construction, or maintenance of highways.
Substitution #1: Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Please attach your degree's transcript or diploma to your application.
OR
Substitution #2: Non-highway engineering experience may be substituted for the highway engineering experience at the rate of two (2) years of general experience for one (1) year of highway-related experience.
Note: Experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelor's degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Address
1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone
...
This listing closes on 8/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Salary
$2,811.54 - $4,171.15 Biweekly
Location
Charleston, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
DOT26TF012A
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision
Traffic Engineering Division
Opening Date
08/14/2025
Closing Date
8/20/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineer 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. Positions within this classification may function as Assistant Engineering Director, Assistant District Engineer, or Regional Engineer. Performs related duties as required.
Pay Grade 23
T0197E
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises section activities and personnel in engineering and non-engineering areas
Visits projects and makes on-site engineering decisions
Train and evaluate personnel to ensure quality work
Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel
Reviews ongoing work at major decision points concerning problems or alternatives under consideration at that time
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints or requests
Represent the Department at internal and external meetings
Serves as a senior level with recognized expertise which may include papers and/or credits published in nationally recognized transportation literature; presentations to national, regional or State professional groups, active membership in recognized national organizations or professional groups dealing with transportation engineering or other demonstrated expertise in a transportation engineering specialty such as concrete, steel, bituminous materials, environmental measurements, geotechnical evaluations, instrumental analysis, computer application, structural analysis, electronics, metallography, corrosion, welding and mathematical analysis, transportation systems analysis, route location, project evaluation, transportation planning, design, pavement, hydraulics, and other related fields
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering, including registration as a professional engineer
Knowledge and understanding of internal policies, procedures and practices of the Department
Knowledge of engineering research techniques.
Ability to supervise and plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of professional engineering staff
Ability to establish effective working relationships with districts, divisions, industry, governmental units, public interest groups, and individuals
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct successful applied research in a specialized branch of transportation engineering
Ability to write professional quality papers, reports, research studies, and projects
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.
No substitutions.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of highway engineering experience involving the design, construction, or maintenance of highways.
Substitution #1: Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Please attach your degree's transcript or diploma to your application.
OR
Substitution #2: Non-highway engineering experience may be substituted for the highway engineering experience at the rate of two (2) years of general experience for one (1) year of highway-related experience.
Note: Experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelor's degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Address
1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone
...
Job ID: 489537535
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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