Transportation Engineer I
Hybrid
About this role
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8/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Transportation Engineer I
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$5,686.20 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
3923 Madison Pike
Covington, KY 41017 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Covington, KY 41017 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
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 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:
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
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 theKentucky 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 requires 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Company at a glance
CHFS is home to most of the state's human services and health care programs, including Medicaid, the Department for Community Based Services and the Department for Public Health. We're focused on improving the lives and health of Kentuckians.
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryGovernment Administration
Location
Covington, Kentucky, United States
Websitechfs.ky.gov
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Top Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement savings
- Professional development opportunities
- Ongoing trainings
- Employee wellness programs
- Paid leave
- Paid holidays
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