Transportation Engineer Associate Senior - Kanawha County - West Virginia Department of Transportation

$70,944.14 - $104,244.19 Annually

Location

Materials Control, Soils and Testing Division, 190 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27MC001D

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

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

The Transportation Engineer Associate Senior in this position will serve as a staff engineer within the Cement and Concrete Section of the Materials, Control, Soils, and Testing Division in Kanawha County. The selected applicant will be working in areas of quality assurance of cement, concrete, and ready-mix operations and the associated laboratories. Will act as lead worker. 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. 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.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews design plans for accuracy and completeness from conception to finish
• Prepares special engineering reports for higher-level executives
• Train and evaluates personnel to ensure quality work
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities of sections or groups
• Evaluate the performance of subordinate engineers and other personnel
• Serves as a district or division engineering head for a unit or functional area
• Evaluates data collected by field personnel and incorporates the same into studies and plans
• Reviews contract plans, specifications, test results, and agreements from an engineering aspect for accuracy and completeness