Salary : $79,444.14 - $117,243.98 Annually
Location : District 1, 1340 Smith Street, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27D1003A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 1
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."

The Transportation Engineer Senior will act as the District 1 Bridge Engineer and serve Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties. This position performs engineering work at the advanced level, acting as a lead worker within the engineering series 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 24
T0213E
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises section activities and personnel in engineering and non-engineering areas.
• Visits projects and makes on-site engineering decisions.
• Trains and evaluates 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 of the laws, policies and regulations governing the area of assignment.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal policies, procedures, and practices of the Department.
• Knowledge of the accumulated findings in the area of assignment.
• 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

• Seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid 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 two (2) years 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 professional highway 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.
Annual Increment Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts