Engineer Trainee

Engineer Trainee

Salary

$50,242.00 - $88,526.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DEP2700005 PSA

Department

Environment - Environmental Protection

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

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Nature of Work

Engineer Trainee

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality

Permitting/Non-Title V

Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service. Alternative work location may be considered.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality, Permitting Section. Under close supervision of a licensed professional engineer, performs work at the entry-level, in a training capacity, on a variety of engineering services necessary to the Permitting Section.

Duties include:

• Reviewing and processing air pollution control permit applications to ensure that facilities are designed and operated in accordance with applicable state and federal air pollution control laws and regulations, as well as consistency with sound engineering practices.
• Preparing draft permits which are reviewed prior to issuance for accuracy and completeness.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of existing and new state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training and independent study.
• Conducting routine complaint response inspections and investigations.
• Composing reports detailing recommendations, conclusions and findings.
• Initiating procedures for pursuing administrative enforcement actions, as appropriate.
• Preparing a variety of reports and correspondence and updates computer data files on a regular basis.
• Conducting field inspections which may require walking over rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• May perform other duties as required.

Notes:

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicants thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree in any engineering curriculum.

AND

Satisfactory completion of the examination on the fundamentals of engineering (FE).

OR

Current certification in good standing as an Engineer Intern issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Other Information

Applicants must hold a BS in the field of engineering, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, mining, industrial, etc.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov