What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Trainee position at WV Office of Technology?
Salary: $50,242.00 - $88,526.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DEP2700005 PSA
Department: Environment - Environmental Protection
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
Engineer Trainee
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Air Quality
Permitting/Non-Title V
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service. Alternative work location may be considered.
We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.
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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.
Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality, Permitting Section. Under close supervision of a licensed professional engineer, performs work at the entry-level, in a training capacity, on a variety of engineering services necessary to the Permitting Section.
Duties include:
Notes:
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree in any engineering curriculum.
AND
Satisfactory completion of the examination on the fundamentals of engineering (FE).
OR
Current certification in good standing as an Engineer Intern issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Other Information
Applicants must hold a BS in the field of engineering, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, mining, industrial, etc.
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:Unofficial transcriptsHigh school diplomas or transcriptsBirth certificatesSocial Security CardsDriver's LicensesPassportsThese documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
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Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DEP2700005 PSA
Department: Environment - Environmental Protection
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
Engineer Trainee
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Air Quality
Permitting/Non-Title V
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service. Alternative work location may be considered.
We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.
Click here for more information on benefits
If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.
Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality, Permitting Section. Under close supervision of a licensed professional engineer, performs work at the entry-level, in a training capacity, on a variety of engineering services necessary to the Permitting Section.
Duties include:
- Reviewing and processing air pollution control permit applications to ensure that facilities are designed and operated in accordance with applicable state and federal air pollution control laws and regulations, as well as consistency with sound engineering practices.
- Preparing draft permits which are reviewed prior to issuance for accuracy and completeness.
- Developing and maintaining knowledge of existing and new state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training and independent study.
- Conducting routine complaint response inspections and investigations.
- Composing reports detailing recommendations, conclusions and findings.
- Initiating procedures for pursuing administrative enforcement actions, as appropriate.
- Preparing a variety of reports and correspondence and updates computer data files on a regular basis.
- Conducting field inspections which may require walking over rugged terrain and inclement weather.
- May perform other duties as required.
Notes:
- Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
- Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
- The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree in any engineering curriculum.
AND
Satisfactory completion of the examination on the fundamentals of engineering (FE).
OR
Current certification in good standing as an Engineer Intern issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Other Information
Applicants must hold a BS in the field of engineering, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, mining, industrial, etc.
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
01
AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:Unofficial transcriptsHigh school diplomas or transcriptsBirth certificatesSocial Security CardsDriver's LicensesPassportsThese documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
- I consent to the above statement.
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Salary : $50,242 - $88,526