Transportation Engineer Specialist

Final date to receive applications 3/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-00906

Transportation Engineer Specialist

Pay Grade 18

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 200 Mero St, Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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 the Division of Highway Design, Drainage Branch, as a Transportation Engineer Specialist in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the quality and safety of KYTC’s transportation network, lead initiatives that improve drainage systems across the state, mentor and develop the next generation of engineers, influence branch procedures, and help ensure communities are protected through resilient, well-designed projects.

• Provide advanced technical guidance and serve as the branch’s subject-matter expert for drainage and stormwater design
• Lead QA/QC efforts for complex projects, ensuring compliance with KYTC standards and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and develop the next generation of drainage engineers to build technical expertise and support branch growth
• Implement process improvements and best practices to strengthen efficiency and project quality
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, resilient, and high-impact infrastructure across Kentucky

• Applying advanced hydraulic and hydrologic principles to real-world drainage or stormwater projects
• Developing, reviewing, and validating ORD drainage models and other hydraulic design tools
• Mentoring or supervising junior engineers and EITs to build technical expertise
• Conducting QA/QC or technical reviews of engineering designs
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery

• 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

Additional position information:
Work involves extended periods at a computer and travel to district offices and project sites.

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.

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.

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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.

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EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSE, 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…