Transportation Engineer Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with optional-ded

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Transportation Engineer Specialist in Frankfort, KY to provide geotechnical services for highway projects. You will work with a team to solve geotechnical and geological challenges, manage consultants, and ensure policy compliance.

The ideal candidate has four years of engineering experience beyond licensure, with PE licensure or eligibility in Kentucky, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have four years of engineering experience in addition to licensure.
• Master's degree in engineering may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer by Kentucky or eligibility to obtain within six months.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and remain licensed for the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consultants follow applicable KYTC geotechnical policy.
• Perform or manage geotechnical services for complex projects.
• Manage and review geotechnical consultant contracts and invoices.
• Coordinate with lab accreditation, field equipment, software, and research projects.
• Respond to inquiries from KYTC divisions, districts, consultants, and agencies.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Engineering calculations

Engineering design contracts

Word processing

Spreadsheet use

Professional communications

Report development

Job description

Advertisement Closes 11/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Transportation Engineer Specialist

Pay Grade 18

Salary $6,880.26 Monthly

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

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location 1236 Wilkinson Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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 that 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 Division of Structural Design, Geotechnical Support and Review Branch as a Transportation Engineer Specialist in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to team with other professionals to provide specialized geotechnical work for highway projects and work to solve unique geotechnical and geological problems that often arise.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Ensure consultants follow applicable KYTC geotechnical policy
• Perform or manage geotechnical services for complex projects
• Manage and review geotechnical consultant contracts and invoices
• Work with lab accreditation and troubleshooting needs, field equipment and software, and various research projects
• Address various inquiries from outside the Branch including KYTC Divisions, Districts, consultants, contractors, material suppliers, manufacturers, federal agencies, other state cabinets, universities

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Geotechnical investigations for highway projects
• Engineering calculations and use of analysis software
• Engineering Design contracts
• Word processing and spreadsheet use
• Professional communications and report development

Benefits And Perks

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

Additional Position Information

• Extended computer screen time
• Attend meetings (mostly virtual)
• Occasional project field visits
• Required to be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Engineers and Land Surveyors
• Valid Driver’s License

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

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!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of engineering experience in addition to that required for licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A 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 Licensure for 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 Licensure for 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 require 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 Erik Scott at [e-mail] or 502-782-3819.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D