Engineer-In-Training II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; London (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in London, KY is seeking an Engineer-In-Training II to perform intermediate engineering tasks across projects, manage consultants, and contribute to cost estimates. The role builds practical skills toward professional licensure while supporting a safe and efficient transportation system.

You will work in an office/field setting under an initial 6-month probation, with opportunities for growth and licensure, and must meet education and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Two years of engineering experience as an Engineer-In-Training.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees portions of engineering areas to verify data against plans and standards.
• Coordinates and oversees contractors and consultants.
• Serves as project manager for consultant highway design projects.
• Develops accurate cost estimates for active design projects.
• Learns KYTC feature code language used in TOPO surveying and DTM construction.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

Job description

Job Details

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $4,699.50 - $5,401.34 Monthly

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

Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location: 1995 Russell Dyche Memorial Hwy, London, KY 40741 USA

Advertisement Closes: 9/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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 Project Development and Preservation Branch I as an Engineer-In-Training II in Laurel County; you’ll have the opportunity to perform intermediately complex engineering work on projects with a larger scope of work to develop practical skills in support of academic theory to provide sufficient competence to qualify for registration as a professional engineer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees portions of specific engineering related functional areas to analyze data and ensure conformance to approved plans and engineering standards.
• Coordinates and oversees contractors, consultants, and engineering work performed by technical and sub-professional personnel.
• Serves as project manager for consultant highway design projects.
• Develops accurate cost estimates for active design projects.
• Learns KYTC feature code language used during TOPO surveying and Digital Terrain Model construction.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Experience with industry software such as MicroStation, Inroads, etc.
• Ability to communicate both orally and written
• Critical thinking

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee wellness programs

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of engineering experience as an Engineer-In-Training.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSE, 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 (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

Incumbents working in this title will perform duties in an office and/or 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 Kelly Rader at [e-mail] or 502-764-0257.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D