Job Description

Posting number: DOT27DX027

Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division: District 10

Job classification: Transportation Engineer 1

Posting type: SME **PSA**

Categories: Engineering

Summary

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

The Transportation Engineer 1 will report to the District 10 Design/Development Section in Mercer County. This entry-level professional engineering work requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within the West Virginia Division of Highways [WVDOH]. Under general supervision, performs foundational engineering calculations, Computer-Aided Design [CAD], basic project management, and staff engineering support across Central Office divisions or District offices. Acts as a project lead on routine projects.

Work involves leading routine engineering projects in highway design, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, geotechnical safety, traffic operations, hydraulics, or construction contract administration.

Assignments are received in terms of broad project goals and objectives. The incumbent serves as the responsible engineer in charge for assigned projects or programs, exercising functional and direct supervision over Engineers-in-Training (EIT 1–3), Transportation Engineering Technicians [TRETs], Transportation Engineer 1s, and other support staff. Performs related work as required.

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 is considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Four + (4) years of progressive engineering experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

Note: The experience must have been acquired after the attainment of the bachelor’s degree.

Supplemental information

• Candidate Contact Name: Holly Vest
• Phone Number: 304-716-3016
• Email Address: holly.l.vest@wv.gov