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10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605187
Engineer-In-Training II
Pay Grade 14
$4,699.50 - $5,509.24 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Developmental Branch as a Engineer In Training II in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful transportation projects while helping shape the future of engineering across Kentucky. You'll gain hands-on roadway design experience, develop expertise in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), contribute to statewide CADD standards and engineering policy, evaluate emerging technologies, and collaborate with every Highway District.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:
Benefits & Perks:
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe 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/.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of engineering experience as an Engineer-In-Training.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience.
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. Certification as an Engineer-In-Training recognized by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors. 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
Incumbents working in this title will perform duties in an office and/or field setting.
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 Matt Sipes at matthew.sipes@ky.gov or 502-782-4899.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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