Professional Civil Engineer II

Kansas DOT; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Department of Transportation in Topeka seeks a Professional Civil Engineer II to manage traffic data collection per FHWA TMG within the Kansas Traffic Monitoring System. The role emphasizes data quality, troubleshooting, and cross‑agency coordination to support state highway planning.

Requires a Professional Engineering license in Kansas, six years of engineering experience, and a valid driver’s license; the incumbent will work at the Eisenhower State Office Building and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
• Six years of experience in engineering.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and supervises traffic data collection per FHWA TMG and Kansas TMS/H.
• Responsible for the traffic count data and troubleshooting data issues.
• Coordinate Federal Functional Classification reviews with Urban Areas, Counties, MPOs and FHWA.
• Provide technical assistance to the Traffic and Field Operations Unit and software maintenance.
• Review testing and evaluation of traffic data collection equipment.
• Support Bureau of Transportation Planning projects.

Skills

Traffic count mgmt

Database experience

Spreadsheet

SQL programming

GIS in LRS

Team supervision

Education

Professional Engineering License (KS)

Six years of engineering experience

Valid Driver’s License

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!

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.

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Compensation

Annual Salary Range:$99,640.80- $106,938.33
Hourly Pay Range: $47.90 – $51.41

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary

This Professional Civil Engineer II position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Office of Transportation and Planning. This Engineer will be responsible for the traffic data collection to meet the requirements FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG) as implemented by the Kansas Traffic Monitoring System for Highways.

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

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the traffic data collection to meet the requirements of the FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG) as implemented by the Kansas TMS/H. This program collects continuous and short-term traffic counts throughout the State.
• Responsible for the traffic count data. Continually troubleshoots data and develops solutions to address issues as they may occur.
• Responsible for federal Functional Classification review and update coordination with Urban Areas, Counties, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Federal Highway Administration for Mileage and Travel reporting purposes.
• Provides computer technical assistance to the Traffic and Field Operations Unit. Performs software maintenance and development for any Unit tasks. Provides user support for software packages provided by equipment vendors.
• Reviews the testing and evaluation of traffic data collection equipment used by the Traffic and Field Operations Unit. The equipment is used for gathering information for truck weight studies, traffic counting, vehicle classification and speed studies.
• Provides technical assistance to the Bureau of Transportation Planning projects such as preparation of the State Planning and Research Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
• Six years of experience in engineering
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Traffic Count Program Management Experience; Database Experience; Spreadsheet Experience; SQL Programming Experience; GIS experience in an LRS environment
• Five years of experience supervising a team of multiple engineers and technicians

Equal Employment Opportunit

• 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.