How much does a Highway Engineer make in Wheeling, WV? The average Highway Engineer salary in Wheeling, WV is $71,583 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $64,829 and $79,280. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $58,681 Wheeling,WV April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $64,829 Wheeling,WV April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $71,583 Wheeling,WV April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $79,280 Wheeling,WV April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $86,288 Wheeling,WV April 24, 2024
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Highway Engineer (Entry-Level)

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic - Morgantown, WV

PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE (PDP) - Civil Engineer (Highway)

Federal Highway Administration - Charleston, WV

Production Engineer

CORESTAFF Services - Pittston, PA

Process Engineer

Nationwide Technical & Executive Search - Green River, WY

What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Job Openings for Highway Engineer in Wheeling, WV
  • Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG). is an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. We ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Summary. Under the DOT Pathways Program, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Professional Development Program (PDP) provides entry-level career devel...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Local manufacturing company looking to hire an experienced Production Engineer to their rapidly growing team. Ideal candidate will be responsible for the c...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Process Engineer. Green River, WY. Onsite, Permanent, Full Benefits. Relecation Assistance available. Monday - Thursday, 100-125k base. You will ensure con...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Electrical Engineer. Franklin, KY. Onsite, Permanent, Full Benefits. Relecation Assistance available. Responsibilities. Execute Continuous Improvement Proj...
    - 5 Days Ago

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  1. This Job:

    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Wheeling, West Virginia    Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the count....More

Wheeling, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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