Salary : $98,000.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27EN007
Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division: Engineering Division
Opening Date: 10/31/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."The Transportation Engineer 2 will act as the I Squad Leader. Under supervision of the In-House Unit Leaders, the selected applicant will perform professional engineering as the In-House Squad Leader in the In-House Design Section. The incumbent serves as the responsible engineer in charge of assigned projects. This position will involve working with other Divisions, Districts, and consultants in the development of construction and right-of-way plans. Duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting with project scoping, peer plan reviews, assembling PS&E packages for construction, and conducting site visit review meetings during project development. The incumbent also has direct supervision over Engineers-in-Training (EIT 1-3), Transportation Engineering Technicians (TRET), Transportation Engineers (TENG1), and other support staff. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals and daily operations of the Engineering Division. Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer is preferred.
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 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- Six + (6) 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 one (1) year of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.
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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