Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Overview
Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha County in Charleston, WV | page has loaded.
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Location:
Charleston, WV
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT
26CA
007A
District/Subdivision:
Contract Administration Division
Posting Date: 02/26/2026
Closing Date: 3/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nature of WorkThe Transportation Engineering Technologist serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. The incumbent in this position will serve as the Contract Analytics Coordinator for the Contract Administration.
Responsibilities include:
bid analysis of construction contracts; assess competition by comparison of bid prices received for construction contracts; assist in determining whether the bids are mathematically and materially unbalanced and therefore a detriment to the WVDOH; and assist in detecting unusual bid patterns amongst bidders which may predict bid collusion. Performs other related duties as required.
Pay Greade 19
Typical Duties and Responsibilities- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 OR be licensed as a Professional Surveyor OR be licensed as a 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.
Employer:
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
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