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9/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)



Transportation Engineer Supervisor

Pay Grade18

Salary

$6,880.26 - $7,907.74 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

210 Old Sweet Owen Rd
Owenton, KY 40359 USA

By joining our Owenton Section Office as a Transportation Engineer Supervisor in Owen County, you'll have theopportunity to perform direct line supervision of the activities of employees of an engineering program.Plans, assigns, and supervises and reviews work on the Owenton Section office in order to meet objectives ofthe construction inspection and maintenance engineering projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Performs direct line supervision of the activities of employees of an engineering program.
• Plans,assigns, and supervises work on the section's office staff in order to meet the objectives of the constructioninspection, routine maintenance, and other engineering programs.
• Reviews and analyzes data to plan and design or coordinate the planning and design of transportationfacilities in accordance with the department and federal policies, procedures, and standards.
• Interprets projectplans and contract documents for property owners, local officials, contractors, material suppliers and propertyowners.
• Reviews and investigates complaints of property owners and local officials.
• Confers with contractors, material suppliers, consultants, local officials, departmental engineers andcounty maintenance and special operations crews on technical and operational problems.
• Makes routine and finalinspection and acceptance of construction and maintenance projects.
• Determines ways and means for proper expenditure of funds for various transportation programs.
• Reviewsrequests for major repairs or new projects and makes recommendations and estimates.
• Interprets and drafts professional and technical papers and reports.
• Reviews planning studies and makesrecommendations for alternative solutions.
• Makes recommendations concerning the planning or design oftransportation facilities and related work.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Supervising Experience
• Project Management
• Contract Reviews and Interpretation
• Working with contractors, general public

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Paid time off

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing asteady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have two 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 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 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 Karen Kinman at [email protected] or 859-341-2700.