Engineer-In-Training I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY is seeking an Engineer-In-Training I. The role focuses on forecasting and modeling within the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, including consultant management and cross-state coordination.

Requirements include an accredited engineering bachelor’s degree, Engineer-In-Training certification, and a valid driver’s license. The position is full-time with overtime eligibility and a 37.5-hour work week, located at 200 Mero St, Frankfort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Experience with transportation planning processes.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and Engineer-In-Training certification.
• Maintain licensure/certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct travel demand forecasts.
• Gain expertise in travel demand models.
• Review and oversee the work and payment of consultants.
• Research and test forecasting and modeling tools.

Skills

Transportation planning

Written communication

Teamwork

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: req81519

Engineer-In-Training I

Pay Grade13

Salary: $4,272.46 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location: 200 Mero St Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth 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 economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Modal Programs Branch as an Engineer-In-Training I in Franklin County, you’ll have theopportunity to work with Forecasting and Modeling Team, gain experience in managing consultants, and assistdistrict personnel across the State of Kentucky.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Conduct travel demand forecasts.
• Gain expertise in working with travel Demand Models.
• Review and oversee the work and payment of consultants.
• Research and test forecasting and modeling tools.

Ideal candidate will have experience in

• Experience with the transportation planning process.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Working as part of a team.
• Experience managing multiple tasks.

Benefits and Perks

• 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.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce 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.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.

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. Certification as an Engineer-In-Training recognized by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors. 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 possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title will perform duties in an office setting as well as in a field setting.

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 Jayalakshmi Balaji at [e-mail] or 502-782-5045.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D