Transportation Engineer Specialist
Commonwealth of Kentucky
•$82K — $92K *
Frankfort, KY 40601 In-Person
1 month ago
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Job Description
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2/23/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-00885
Transportation Engineer Specialist
Pay Grade18
Salary
$6,880.26 - $7,677.48 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
1236 Wilkinson Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery. To provide asafe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Division of Structural Design, Soil Survey and Test Section as a Transportation EngineeringSpecialist in Franklin County, you'll have the opportunity, with the written approval of the State HighwayEngineer, to serve as an advisor for statewide or high-profile transportationprojects. Provides expertise on various transportation projects and develops engineering guidelines. Reviewsand approves engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
Holders of the Transportation Engineering Specialist position will complete tasks such as:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have four years of engineering experience in addition to that required for licensure as a Professional Engineer.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience. Graduate work in engineering beyond a master's degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors OR must be licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license from the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors within the employee's initial six month probationary period. Engineering decisions recommended by individuals without a Kentucky Professional Engineering License must be approved by a KRS Chapter 322 Licensed Professional Engineer until licensure is obtained. For additional information refer to: http://kyboels.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the office and in the field. Will be exposed to risks inherent to construction sites which require the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Adam Ross at [email protected] or 502-330-2101.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
2/23/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-00885
Transportation Engineer Specialist
Pay Grade18
Salary
$6,880.26 - $7,677.48 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
1236 Wilkinson Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery. To provide asafe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Division of Structural Design, Soil Survey and Test Section as a Transportation EngineeringSpecialist in Franklin County, you'll have the opportunity, with the written approval of the State HighwayEngineer, to serve as an advisor for statewide or high-profile transportationprojects. Provides expertise on various transportation projects and develops engineering guidelines. Reviewsand approves engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
Holders of the Transportation Engineering Specialist position will complete tasks such as:
- Engineering analysis of soil and rock slopes.
- Writing Geotechnical engineering roadway reports.
- Manage geotechnical projects from setting boring plans, subsurface investigation, lab testing, toreporting.
- Provide guidance to construction and maintenance personnel with geotechnical issues.
- Review consultant geotechnical submittals for compliance with KYTC guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Slope stability software.
- Geotechnical labratory testing.
- Computer aided design and drafting.
- Technical report writing and review.
- Construction plan reading.
- Familiarization with KYTC design standards and details & material specifications.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have four years of engineering experience in addition to that required for licensure as a Professional Engineer.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience. Graduate work in engineering beyond a master's degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors OR must be licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license from the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors within the employee's initial six month probationary period. Engineering decisions recommended by individuals without a Kentucky Professional Engineering License must be approved by a KRS Chapter 322 Licensed Professional Engineer until licensure is obtained. For additional information refer to: http://kyboels.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the office and in the field. Will be exposed to risks inherent to construction sites which require the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Adam Ross at [email protected] or 502-330-2101.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D