Professional Civil Engineer I

Kansas Department of Transportation; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunities

Free parking

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Kansas Department of Transportation in Topeka seeks a Professional Civil Engineer I to join the Bureau of Traffic Engineering. The role manages the permanent signing unit, supervising engineering technicians and reviewing signing plans to keep projects on schedule.

You will administer the federal aid high performance signing program and coordinate with related departments. This position offers growth, responsibilities, and a chance to impact state transportation signing standards.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Experience using Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering guidance to the permanent signing unit and supervises staff.
• Reviews permanent signing plans for conformance with guidelines and standards.
• Investigates new signing materials and technologies and updates standards.
• Coordinates development and updating of the Highway Sign Manual.
• Collaborates with Wildlife and Parks, and Travel and Tourism on signing.
• Attends trainings and provides technical guidance to personnel.

Job description

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff’s hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Compensation:

Annual Salary Range:$90,126.40 to $96,928.00
Hourly Pay Range: $43.33 to $46.60

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Professional Civil Engineer I position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Traffic Engineering. This position manages the permanent signing unit supervising engineering technicians. Is responsible for the design and review of permanent signing plans to keep projects on schedule, addressing initiatives involving permanent signing, implementing policies, and responding to requests from the public. Administers the program for federal aid high performance signing projects.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides engineering guidance to the permanent signing unit of the Signing Section. Directs and supervises an Engineering Associate, an Engineering Technician Specialist, and three (3) employees in the Engineering Technician progression within in the design and review of both preliminary and final plans for permanent signing.
• Reviews permanent signing plans prepared by others for conformance with current guidelines and standards. Makes contact to obtain the information for the preparation of these plans.
• Investigates new developments in permanent signing materials and applications to evaluate their feasibility for use in Kansas. Recommends changes to the permanent signing standards, policies, and/or specifications in order to incorporate new technologies.
• Expert on permanent signing and works with the Office of the Chief Counsel on lawsuits involving permanent signing.
• Coordinates the development, distribution, and updating of the Highway Sign Manual.
• Coordinates with the Department of Wildlife and Parks, Travel and Tourism Division on attraction signing.
• Attends various types of training and provides training and technical guidance for personnel under his/her supervision.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.