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Transportation Engineer 4 - Cabell Co.
Salary
$113,000.00 Annually
Location
Cabell County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
DOT27D2012
Department
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division
District 2
Opening Date
09/29/2026
Closing Date
10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
CABELL
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."
The Transportation Engineer 4 in this position will serve as the Area Construction Engineer and report to the District Two Construction Office in Cabell County. The selected applicant will perform advanced-level professional engineering work involving project leadership and technical oversight within the West Virginia Division of Highways [WVDOH]. Oversight of and conduct of independent civil engineering design, project tracking, and technical review. Work involves oversight of multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs, oversight of binding high-level engineering determinations, directing consultant engineering contracts, and managing staff across technical and administrative functions. Incumbents exercise direct administrative and technical supervision over Transportation Engineers 1 - 3, Engineers-in-Training (EIT), Transportation Engineering Technicians [TRETs], and administrative personnel.
Specialized or unit-level leadership engineering work. Holds key district operational position of Area Construction Engineer. 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 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
Preferred experience: At least three (3) years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.
Other Information
Candidate Contact Name: Kathleen C. Dempsey
Phone Number: 304-399-0054
Email Address: kathleen.c.dempsey@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