Salary : $59,294.14 - $86,244.08 Annually
Location : District 1, 1340 Smith Street, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27D1002B
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 1
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."The Transportation Engineering Technologist (TRETCN Level 5) will act as the Resurfacing Coordinator within the District Construction Office. This position serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Manages a unit in a district or division, or may manage a specific division-wide technical function requiring expert-level knowledge, or may be a licensed land surveyor. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower-level supervisors, technicians, and/or professional employees. Performs other related duties as required. District 1 consists of Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties.
Pay Grade: 19
Typical Duties and Responsibilities• Provide managerial oversight for subordinate supervisors and the program/projects to which they are assigned.
• Evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Review and/or calculate technical data relating to engineering and construction projects.
• Review project design and construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Communicate with consultant engineers to discuss prospective or ongoing projects and plans.
• Perform field reviews of engineering and construction projects.
• Meet with various parties having an interest in projects, including representatives of state government, legislators, community leaders, regulators, and other interest groups.
• Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects.
• Read and interpret complex design and construction plans.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and regulations governing contracts, consultant agreements, purchasing, employment, and other matters.
• Knowledge of the internal operation of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of plan and specification requirements of the Division of Highways.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to supervise others.
Minimum RequirementsREQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION • Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
OR• Pre-Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • No prior experience required
Special Requirement: Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land.
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:
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
- 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