Job Details

Salary: $1,986.54 - $2,901.93 Biweekly
Location : Huntington, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26D2016A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 2
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

The Transportation Engineer Trainee 1 position performs beginning-level training work to develop proficiency in the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities in highway/civil engineering. Employees in this class participate in an on-the-job training program under the supervision of Transportation Engineers. Assignments are varied and designed to develop the employee's ability to apply knowledge and skills in the civil engineering field for the solution of practical problems and to develop solutions that conform to departmental policies, rules, and regulations, as well as professional standards. Work is closely reviewed throughout the assignment for completeness and technical accuracy. Performs related duties as required. District 2 consists of Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Logan and Mingo counties.
Special Requirement: A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.

Pay Grade 17
T0193N
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

In a training capacity:
• Performs data analysis to determine the posted load limits for bridges
• Coordinates construction project activities with utility companies
• Determines horizontal and vertical highway alignments
• Prepares drainage computations
• Perform field inspection of traffic problems
• Perform field inspection of construction projects
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates for highway projects
• Makes detailed design computations for roadways and bridges
• Perform field checks at highway construction project sites
• Performs design and drafting as required
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of algebra, plane and solid geometry, and plane trigonometry
• Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering utilized to develop drawings and specifications for components of highway projects
• Knowledge of the principles of plane and route surveying
• Knowledge of calculus
• Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics and hydrology used in the determination of backwater curves, runoff, and anticipated low
• Ability to read and interpret inspection and testing reports, engineering drawings and specifications, and topographic and other maps
• Ability to prepare technical reports of field investigation
• Ability to read and interpret federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design or construction of highway projects
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED 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 (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach your certification for verification.

Note: For the training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent. Please attach your degree transcript or diploma to your application.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A VALID LICENSE AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN WEST VIRGINIA IS REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Annual Increment Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts