Salary : $90,670.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27MC012
Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division: Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division
Opening Date: 11/11/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Skills Based Hiring:: No
Nature of Work**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."The Transportation Engineer 1 will work in the Materials Control, Soils & Testing Division - Publications and Traffic Certification Section. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the supervisor of the Specifications, Publications, and Traffic Certification Section (State Specifications Engineer), the incumbent performs beginning-level professional civil and transportation engineering work within the West Virginia Division of Highways following prescribed methods, standard techniques, and established agency procedures. The incumbent will assist the section with reviewing, editing, updating, and collaborating with various technical subject matter experts to write and maintain Specifications, Special Provisions, Materials Procedures, Standards and Manuals and related technical documents. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: reviewing agendas, organizing, and facilitating committee meetings; providing engineering and administrative support with drafting technical language; and reviewing, organizing, and synthesizing technical comments received during the development process. Strong technical writing and time management skills are required to plan, prioritize activities, and ensure milestones are met. As experience increases, assignments will expand in scope and require greater independent application of professional engineering judgment. Performs related duties as required
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Minimum 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.
Note: The experience must have been acquired after the attainment of the bachelor's degree.
Other Information - Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
- Phone Number: 304-414-6816
- Email Address: lena.m.shavers@wv.gov
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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