Transportation Engineer Specialist - STATEWIDE

Transportation Engineer Specialist - STATEWIDE

Salary

$120,000.00 Annually

Location

Statewide - All Counties, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27OP009

Department

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division

Operations Division

Opening Date

09/26/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

STATEWIDE

Civil Service Type:

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

• Description
• Benefits

Nature of Work

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

The Transportation Engineer Specialist will report to the Operations Division of the Department of Transportation but work throughout the state of West Virginia. The incumbent in this position will serve as the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection Section Head. This position will perform engineering work 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. The Operations Division desires the incumbent to have 8 years of bridge inspection and as defined in 23 CFR, part 650 be qualified as a Nationally certified Tunnel Inspector and Nationally certified Bridge Inspector. Performs related duties 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 the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

• Eight + (8) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.

Preferred experience: At least four (4) years 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.

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