Transportation Engineering Technologist - Lewis

Overview

Transportation Engineering Technologist - Lewis County in Charleston, WV | West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV). Salary $2,211.54 - $3,248.08 Biweekly. Full-Time Permanent.

Location:

Charleston, WV

Closes on 2/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Job Number: DOT
26RW
010A

Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision:
Right of Way Division

Opening Date: 01/26/2026

Closing Date: 2/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Engineering Technologist will operate within the Mapping Unit of the Right of Way Division, with a primary reporting location in Lewis County, WV. As a Survey Party Chief, the successful candidate will lead all aspects of surveying and mapping, delivering expert-level data tailored to West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) project requirements. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the incumbent will provide managerial oversight to subordinates, manage assigned projects, and ensure the accurate delivery of complex survey data.

Performs other related duties as required. The Right of Way Division Central Office is in Kanawha County; however, the selected candidate’s primary reporting location will be in Lewis County.

Pay Grade 19

• 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 having an interest in projects, including representatives of state government, legislators, community leaders, regulators and other interest groups.
• Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be 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 degree from a regionally accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
• OR Associate Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education, or be licensed as a Professional Surveyor or Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required training/education.

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

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