**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **
The Transportation Engineer Trainee 2 position will serve as Project Inspector, reporting to the District One Construction Office in Kanawha County. The selected employee performs the second training level of engineering work at a more independent level and completes the required training and certifications 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, becoming more complex, and designed to further 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 which conform to departmental policies, rules and regulations as well as professional standards. Work is closely reviewed throughout the assignment for completeness and technical accuracy. The distinguishing factors of this position pertain to the complexity of engineering assignments and projects, as well as further advancement toward the required professional certification. Distinguished from Transportation Engineer Associate by lack of professional certification, as well as level of supervision and scope of work. Performs related duties as required.
Special Requirement: A valid license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia is required within ten (10) years of employment.
Pay Grade 19
T0194N
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
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Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
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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
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Certification as an Engineer Intern (EIT) by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers of West Virginia. Please attach your certification for verification.
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Two (2) years of paid non-professional level related engineering experience.
Note: The experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of the bachelor’s degree. -
Substitution: A Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Please attach your degree transcript or diploma to your application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A VALID LICENSE AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN WEST VIRGINIA IS REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT.
