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 which 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 District 6 Burlington Section as a Transportation Engineer I in Kenton County, you'll have the
opportunity to perform professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of
highways, structures, or facilities. Manages and oversees activities of transportation engineering projects
with minimal phases and limited scope of work. Reviews and approves transportation engineering documents and
performs other duties as required.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee activities of engineering projects and programs with multiple phases and larger scopes of
work and approve engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer. - Designs or coordinates the
planning and, or, design of transportation facilities in accordance with the department's policies, procedures
and standards and in accordance with federal rules and regulations.
- Interprets project plans and contract documents for property owners, local officials, contractors,
consultants, materials suppliers and property owners. - Reviews and investigates complaints of property owners
and local officials.
- Travel throughout an assigned area or throughout the District for the purpose of conferring on technical
and operational problems with contractors, material suppliers, consultants, local officials, departmental
engineers and county maintenance and special operations crews. - Makes routine and final inspection and
acceptance of construction and maintenance projects.
- Interprets and drafts professional and technical papers and reports.
- Reviews planning studies and makes
recommendations for alternative solutions. Makes recommendations concerning the planning or design of
transportation facilities and related work.
- Reviews requests for repairs, makes estimates, determines expenditures of funds for transportation
programs. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate will have experience in:
Required be a licensed as professional engineer.
- Experience working on strict deadlines.
- Experience in working on transportation engineering projects.
- Organizational, Communication, and Computer Skills.
- Completing estimates.
Benefits and Perks:
Comprehensive health insurance with optional dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee Wellness programs.
- Paid leave and paid holidays.
- First day health insurance coverage.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm
and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a
steady paycheck and benefits.
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://dhs.gov/e-verify We look forward to reviewing your application.
