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Transportation Engineer 1

State of West Virginia Kanawha County, WV

Kanawha County, WV

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Full time Civil Engineer Engineering Highway Engineer

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Job Description

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 to support the West Virginia Division of Highways Materials Control, Soils & Testing Division, within the Publications and Traffic Certification Section. This beginning-level role focuses on professional civil and transportation engineering work tied to technical publications, committee processes, and documentation updates.

Based in Kanawha County, WV, the position is performed onsite and operates under the direct supervision and guidance of the supervisor of the Specifications, Publications, and Traffic Certification Section (State Specifications Engineer). As experience grows, responsibilities expand in scope and require broader application of professional engineering judgment.

Role Summary

Perform beginning-level professional civil and transportation engineering work following prescribed methods, standard techniques, and established agency procedures.
Support reviewing, editing, updating, and maintaining specifications and related technical documents within the Publications and Traffic Certification Section.
Help facilitate committee meeting activities and synthesize technical comments from the development process.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with reviewing, editing, updating, and collaborating with technical subject matter experts to write and maintain Specifications, Special Provisions, Materials Procedures, Standards and Manuals, and related technical documents.
Review committee agendas, organize materials, and facilitate committee meetings.
Provide engineering and administrative support, including drafting technical language.
Review, organize, and synthesize technical comments received during development.
Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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.
A Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited program in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field.
For the training/education requirement, the qualifying degree must be verified before employment consideration. Attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.
Valid driver’s license is required due to possible travel.
4+ years of progressive engineering experience (experience must be acquired after completion of the bachelor’s degree).

Work Location and Supervision

Work location: Kanawha County, WV (onsite).
Supervision: Direct supervision and guidance from the supervisor of the Specifications, Publications, and Traffic Certification Section (State Specifications Engineer).

Additional Information

Training and progression: Strong technical writing and time management skills are required to plan, prioritize activities, and meet milestones; assignments expand with increased experience.
Classification note: This position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will”.
Candidate contact: Lena Shavers
Phone: 304-414-6816
Email: lena.m.shavers@wv.gov

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1d ago

Assistant District Engineer

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation Cherokee County, NC

Cherokee County, NC

1d ago

$58k - $101k/yr Full time Design Engineering Engineering Field Engineer

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Job Description

The Assistant District Engineer role is an Engineer I position with the State of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in the Andrews District Office. The position performs professional engineering work supporting the state highway system, including plan review, field investigation, engineering analysis, and coordination of transportation improvements with stakeholders.

Location and Salary

Location: Cherokee County, NC (onsite)
Compensation: USD 57,983 - 101,470 per year

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering

Key Responsibilities

Performs professional engineering work related to the state highway system
Reviews roadway and site plans, traffic studies, surveys, and other technical documents
Conducts field investigations
Performs engineering calculations and analyses
Evaluates transportation-related issues involving safety, access, traffic operations, drainage, construction, and maintenance
Applies NCDOT policies, procedures, standards, and specifications, and uses applicable engineering guidelines and manuals to develop recommendations and engineering decisions
Coordinates with NCDOT staff, consultants, local governments, contractors, developers, and the public to review plans, resolve engineering issues, and support transportation improvement efforts
Progressively develops technical knowledge and identifies when additional technical expertise or supervisory guidance is needed
Assesses issues in the context of existing roadway conditions and community conditions
May be required to work nights and weekends for emergency and planned operations
Works outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven surfaces and slopes

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and transportation engineering, including roadway design, traffic operations, drainage, construction, maintenance, and access management
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to apply NCDOT policies, procedures, standards, and specifications, and to use applicable engineering guidelines and manuals to make engineering decisions and develop recommendations
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle (management prefers)

Management Preference

Experience applying engineering concepts to solve engineering problems
Knowledge of engineering standards, policies, and procedures related to transportation
Experience in customer service related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
Experience writing memos, reports, and emails that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Michele Dineen Noel-LaQuatra
Email: DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov

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