Engineer-In-Training I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental + Vision

Retirement plan

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Wellness programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet is seeking an Engineer-In-Training I in Franklin County to learn highway structural design per KYTC requirements and AASHTO LRFD standards. This full-time role offers a structured schedule and potential travel to job sites.

You will work on designing bridges, culverts and retaining walls, detailing structures, and checking peers’ designs in an office and field setting. A valid driver's license and E-Verify participation are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Detail structures in accordance with design.
• Check designs of other Engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Engineer-In-Training I

Salary: $4,272.46 - $5,008.90 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 Street
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 Division of Structural Design as an Engineer-In-Training I in Franklin County, you’ll have theopportunity to learn how to design highway structures in accordance with KY Transportation Cabinetrequirements as well as in accordance with the AASHTO LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design) Bridge DesignSpecifications.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Design bridges, culverts, and retaining walls
• Detail structures in accordance with design
• Check designs of other Engineers

Ideal candidate will have experience in

• Structural analysis and computer modeling
• Detailing structures using MicroStation
• Design structures using AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

Benefits & 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.
• Job stability and structured work schedule
• Paid leave benefits including vacation, sick leave, and holidays to support work-life balance

Additional position information

• Sitting at desk, using computer.
• Some travel may be required to visit job sites.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training recognized by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Applicants should 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 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 youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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 Joseph Van Zee at [e-mail] or 502-782-5504.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D