Transportation Engineering Technologist I - Design & Field

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pineville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work env.

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Transportation Engr. Technologist I to assist in highway design projects, perform field and laboratory tasks, and contribute to evaluating plans under AASHTO/ASTM standards.

You will train to perform more advanced technical functions, with responsibilities spanning design, maintenance planning, and data collection for HPMS and traffic forecasting, while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field; or associate degree with Kentucky Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program.
• Experience substitution: combinations of education and relevant engineering experience allowed.
• General skills: math, communication, attention to detail, proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of highway design projects including route location, geometrics, loads, pavement design, walls and drainage.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance operations; estimate costs and schedules.
• Review field and lab tests for compliance with AASHTO, ASTM and agency specs.
• Learn to make engineering estimates for proposed or modified projects.
• Perform beginning level field inspections and office work for relocation of utilities/rails.
• Collect and analyze transportation planning data for mapping, HPMS and traffic forecasting.

Skills

Mathematics proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

High school diploma (with qualifying experience)

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Transportation Engr. Technologist I to assist in highway design projects, perform field and laboratory tasks, and contribute to evaluating plans under AASHTO/ASTM standards.

You will train to perform more advanced technical functions, with responsibilities spanning design, maintenance planning, and data collection for HPMS and traffic forecasting, while upholding safety and quality.