Transportation Engineer

Final date to receive applications 3/1/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

26-00876

Transportation Engineer I

Pay Grade 16

Salary $5,686.20 - $6,535.44 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 603 Railroad Ave, Manchester, KY 40962 USA

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 11 – Project Development Branch as a Transportation Engineer I in Clay County; you’ll have the opportunity to manage and oversee activities of transportation engineering projects with minimal phases and limited scope of work.

• Interprets and drafts professional and technical papers and reports
• Make recommendations concerning the planning or design of transportation facilities and related work.
• Manage and oversee activities of engineering projects and programs with multiple phases and larger scope of work and approves 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.
• Reviews planning studies and makes recommendations for alternative solutions.

• Ability to communicate both orally and written
• Efficient in both record keeping and inspection reports
• Knowledge of proper expenditure of funds for various transportation programs
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent computer skills

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee wellness programs

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  or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-verify

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!

• EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
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• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment 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: .
• License and Credential Maintenance: 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.

Work is performed in the office and in the field. Will be exposed to risks inherent to construction sites which requires the following of safety procedures.

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 Sherri Chappell ppell or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D