<p>Advertisement Closes</p> <p>3/24/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)</p> <p>25-01318</p> <p>Transportation Engineer I</p> <p>Pay Grade 16</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$5,686.20 Monthly</p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK</p> <p>Click here for more details on state employment.</p> <p>Hiring Agency</p> <p>Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways</p> <p>Location</p> <p>8310 Westport Road</p> <p>Louisville, KY 40242 USA</p> <p>Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>By joining our Project Development Branch as a Transportation Engineer I in Jefferson County, you'll have the opportunity to manage and oversee activities of transportation engineering projects</p> <p>Summary of Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Manage activities of engineering projects/programs and approve engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer. </li><li>Provide support, strategy, and direction through the collection, management, analysis/utilization, and reporting of data and information. </li><li>Review planning studies and makes recommendations for alternative solutions. </li><li>Travel throughout an assigned area or throughout the district for the purpose of conferring on projects. </li></ul> <p>Ideal candidate will have experience in:</p> <ul> <li>Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. </li><li>Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Kentucky State Board. </li></ul> <p>Benefits and Perks:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance </li><li>Retirement Savings. </li><li>Professional development opportunities and ongoing training. </li><li>A collaborative and innovative work environment. </li><li>Employee wellness programs. </li></ul> <p>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!</p> <p>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p>We look forward to reviewing your application!</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For additional information refer to: http://kyboels.ky.gov/</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.</p> <p>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaleta Duffie at kaleta.duffie@ky.gov or 502-764-0085.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</p>