Transportation Engineer 4 - Kanawha Co.

Transportation Engineer 4 - Kanawha Co.

Salary

$113,000.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

DOT27MC009

Department

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division

Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division

Opening Date

10/17/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 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."

The Transportation Engineer 4 will serve as a technical expert within the Cement and Concrete Section of the Materials, Control, Soils,

and Testing Division, working in areas of quality assurance of cement, concrete, and ready-mix operations, and the associated laboratories. Duties include participation in composing Specifications and Materials Procedures; performing literature reviews; and cement and concrete related research. Will oversee the state Quality Assurance program for precast and prestressed concrete. Assists with concrete mix design reviews and review and approve concrete related materials. Perform District concrete laboratory inspections and write the subsequent report. Coordinate and teach in the Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Inspector and Technician schools and monitor practical exams. 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. May supervise lower level employees. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum 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

• Seven + (7) 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 three (3) years of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: lena.m.shavers@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