Transportation Engineer I

Socket.dev; Covington (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Paid leave and holidays

First day health insurance

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Transportation Engineer I in Covington, KY to perform professional engineering work across planning, design, construction and maintenance of highways and facilities. Licensed P.E.

is required; telecommuting may be authorized and a 6-month probationary period applies. Responsibilities include managing projects, reviewing plans, traveling for site meetings, and preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Experience meeting strict deadlines.
• Experience in transportation engineering projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects and programs with multiple phases and larger scopes.
• Design or coordinate planning and design of transportation facilities.
• Interpret project plans for owners, officials, contractors and suppliers.
• Review complaints from property owners and officials.
• Travel within district to confer with stakeholders and inspect work.
• Perform routine and final inspection and acceptance of projects.
• Draft professional reports and briefs.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Deadline driven

Transportation engineering projects

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

Advertisement Closes 8/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604386 Transportation Engineer I Pay Grade 16 Salary $5,686.20 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment.

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways Location 3923 Madison Pike
Covington, KY 41017 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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 District 6 Burlington Section as a Transportation Engineer I in Kenton County, you'll have the opportunity to perform professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of highways, structures, or facilities. Manages and oversees activities of transportation engineering projects with minimal phases and limited scope of work. Reviews and approves transportation engineering documents and performs other duties as required.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee activities of engineering projects and programs with multiple phases and larger scopes of work and approve engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Designs or coordinates the planning and, or, design of transportation facilities in accordance with the department's policies, procedures and standards and in accordance with federal rules and regulations.
• Interprets project plans and contract documents for property owners, local officials, contractors, consultants, materials suppliers and property owners.
• Reviews and investigates complaints of property owners and local officials.
• Travel throughout an assigned area or throughout the District for the purpose of conferring on technical and operational problems with contractors, material suppliers, consultants, local officials, departmental engineers and county maintenance and special operations crews.
• Makes routine and final inspection and acceptance of construction and maintenance projects.
• Interprets and drafts professional and technical papers and reports.
• Reviews planning studies and makes recommendations for alternative solutions. Makes recommendations concerning the planning or design of transportation facilities and related work.
• Reviews requests for repairs, makes estimates, determines expenditures of funds for transportation programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Required be a licensed as professional engineer.
• Experience working on strict deadlines.
• Experience in working on transportation engineering projects.
• Organizational, Communication, and Computer Skills.
• Completing estimates.

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health insurance with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee Wellness programs.
• Paid leave and paid holidays.
• First day health insurance coverage.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

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. Must be licensed as a professional engineer by theKentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors OR must be licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license from the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors within the employee's initial six month probationary period. Engineering decisions recommended by individuals without a Kentucky Professional Engineering License must be approved by a KRS Chapter 322 Licensed Professional Engineer until licensure is obtained. For additional information refer to: 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 Work is performed in the office and in the field. Will be exposed to risks inherent to construction sites which requires the following of safety procedures. 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 Karen Kinman at [e-mail] or 859-341-2700.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D