Transportation Engineer-in-Training 1 - Initial Design - Kanawha Co.

Transportation Engineer-in-Training 1 - Initial Design - Kanawha Co.

Salary

$65,670.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27EN011

Department

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division

Engineering Division

Opening Date

11/07/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

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

Skills Based Hiring:

No

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Nature of Work

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

We are seeking a Specialized Engineer in Training 1 to serve in the Initial Design Unit of the Engineering Division. In this key role, you will learn to develop various alternatives for initial design studies and communicate the information in a report. You will learn to follow WVDOH policies and procedures to develop geometry models, analyze cost estimates, prepare design reports, and present the information in formal review meetings. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer, you will develop and manage multiple projects, present the information to the other agencies and the public, respond to public inquiries, and develop projects across the State.

Minimum Qualifications

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.

Substitution: Certification as an Engineer Intern - also known as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach certification for verification.

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.

EXPERIENCE

• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Special Requirement: A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.

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