Transportation Engineering Technologist - Ohio

Job Details

• Transportation Engineering Technologist - Ohio County in Moundsville, WV
• This listing closes on 1/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
• Employer:
  
  West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
• Salary: $2,211.54 - $3,248.08 Biweekly
• Location:
  
  Moundsville, WV
• Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Job Number: DOT
  26D6045A
• Division:
  West Virginia Department of Transportation
• District/Subdivision:
  District 6
• Opening Date: 12/22/2025
• Closing Date: 1/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Engineering Technologist reports to the District Construction Office. The position serves in a managerial or program expert capacity within highway and bridge construction and maintenance. The unit manager supervises lower‑level supervisors, technicians, and/or professional employees, performs technical data review, and may manage a specific division‑wide technical function or act as a licensed land surveyor. This role includes performing field reviews, communicating with consultant engineers, and monitoring and managing project budgets.

• Provide managerial oversight for subordinate supervisors and the program/projects to which they are assigned.
• Evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Review and/or calculate technical data relating to engineering and construction projects.
• Review project design and construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Communicate with consultant engineers to discuss prospective or ongoing projects and plans.
• Perform field reviews of engineering and construction projects.
• Meet with various parties interested in projects, including state government representatives, legislators, community leaders, regulators, and other interest groups.
• Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects.
• Read and interpret complex design and construction plans. Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures and regulations governing contracts, consultant agreements, purchasing, employment and other matters.
• Knowledge of the internal operation of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of plan and specification requirements of the Division of Highways.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to supervise others.

• REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION – Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – No prior experience required.
• Substitution (New Hires Only) –
• Associate of Applied Science in Highway Engineering Technology plus 12 years of paid experience in a technical Civil Engineering environment.
• Associate Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree plus 10 years of paid experience in a technical Civil Engineering environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree plus 7 years of paid experience in a technical Civil Engineering environment OR licensed as a Professional Surveyor OR licensed as a Professional Engineer.
• Special Requirement – Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land.

• 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:
  • Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
  • 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:
  Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance and more.
• Life Insurance
• Credit Union
• Employee Discounts