Transportation Engineer II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Fort Mitchell (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Paid leave

First day health insurance coverage

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Transportation Engineer II in Fort Mitchell, KY. This full-time executive branch position offers a monthly salary range and provides opportunities to lead complex transportation projects, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with local officials and contractors.

Responsibilities include managing multi-phase engineering programs, reviewing plans, traveling to sites, and drafting reports.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of engineering experience in addition to licensure as a professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees activities of engineering projects or programs with multiple phases and larger scopes of work and approves engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Interprets project plans and contract documents for property owners, local officials, contractors, consultants, materials suppliers and property owners.
• Travels to project sites to confer on technical and operational problems with stakeholders.
• Interprets and drafts professional and technical papers and reports; reviews planning studies and makes recommendations.

Skills

Engineering experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

Job description

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Transportation Engineer II
Pay Grade 17
Salary
$6,254.30 - $7,332.50 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
421 Buttermilk Pike
Fortt Mitchell, KY 41017 USA

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.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees activities of engineering projects or programs with multiple phases and larger scopes of work and approves engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Designs or coordinates the planning and 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.
• Travels 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.

Skills, experience and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Completing complex transportation engineering projects for construction and maintenance
• Supervising
• Strong communication, computer and organization skills
• Being a team player

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
• 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://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have two years of engineering experience in addition to that required for licensure as a professional engineer.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience. Graduate work in engineering beyond a Master's degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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 the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors OR must be licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license from 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 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