Engineer-In-Training I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 486,000 - 658,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet is seeking an Engineer-In-Training I in Frankfort to support forecasting and modeling, collaborate with district personnel, and help manage consultants across the state. This full-time executive branch role includes growth opportunities and a structured probation period.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a valid driver’s license, and licensure as Engineer-In-Training; strong communication and teamwork are essential for

Qualifications

• Minimum education: accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• Special requirements: valid driver's license before employment; Engineer-In-Training licensure; maintain required credentials.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transport planning

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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Engineer-In-Training I

Pay Grade

13

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

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 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 our Modal Programs Branch as an Engineer-In-Training I in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to work with Forecasting and Modeling Team, gain experience in managing consultants, and assist district 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.

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.

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.