Transportation Engineer 2 - Kanawha Co.

Transportation Engineer 2 - Kanawha Co.

Salary

$98,000.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27EN002

Department

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division

Engineering Division

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 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

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."

Under general supervision, the Transportation Engineer 2 performs professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of highways and their attendant facilities and structures. This position will serve as a project manager and will be assigned to the Bridge Review Section within the Quality Assurance and Project Management Unit of Engineering Division. This applicant must have proficiency and in-depth knowledge of Bridge design, analysis, and evaluation. Responsibilities include, but not limited to oversee project reviews for accuracy, completeness, keeping projects on schedule, budget and getting applicable permits. Work is performed within a defined framework of policy, but the incumbent independently makes engineering decisions within the frame work and may make or assist in making broad decisions in setting objectives and goals. Applicant should be familiar with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load Resistant Factor Design (LRFD) code, the West Virginia Bridge Design Manual and the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) Standards and Design policies. May supervise lower level employees. Candidate needs five years of Bridge experience. Performs related work as 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 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: Regina Jarrell
• Phone Number: 304-414-7121
• Email Address: regina.s.jarrell@wv.gov

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