Engineer Chief

Under limited supervision and at the expert level, perform complex administrative and managerial professional engineering work, providing advice and expertise to management and the Commission concerning a variety of engineering matters. 

Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of the Engineering Division. Direct the activities of a division of engineering professionals and support staff engaged in the regulation of public utilities before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, including monitoring the work flow and development of Engineering Division Memoranda. Supervise section managers and administrative staff. 

Determine the advocacy positions of the Engineering Division in matters related to electric, natural gas, sewer, and water utilities in matters before the Commission. 

***See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.

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Training: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

AND

Experience: Nine (9) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a responsible capacity in charge of engineering projects.  

Note: The experience must have been acquired after the bachelor’s degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.

Preferences for this vacancy include: 

• Operational and/or regulatory experience relating to water, sewer, electric, and/or gas utilities, their operations and quality-of-service;
• Working knowledge of financial analysis
• Working knowledge of utility regulatory law 
• Proven diplomatic skills 
• Proven leadership skills

PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1

Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:

The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $102,039 to $133,594 for this classification.

Salary : $74,876 - $134,100