Transportation Engineering Technologist I: Field Lead

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technologist I in Pikeville to oversee maintenance and construction crews on projects. The role involves planning, scheduling, meetings, and maintaining project documentation, with interaction with local property owners and officials to address highway needs.

Ideal candidates will have formal engineering technology education, strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills, plus the ability to work in office

Qualifications

• Education options include a bachelor's in engineering technology, construction management, or related fields; or an associate degree in Engineering Technology with program completion.
• Substitution rules allow education in lieu of experience per policy; various pathways listed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required licensures or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work of transportation maintenance crews and construction inspector crews.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises engineering crews on projects under development, review, construction, or maintenance.
• Organizes and conducts meetings in planning, construction and maintenance of projects.
• Develops and maintains project or program documentation.
• Meets with local property owners and officials to discuss highway conditions and needs.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technologist I in Pikeville to oversee maintenance and construction crews on projects. The role involves planning, scheduling, meetings, and maintaining project documentation, with interaction with local property owners and officials to address highway needs.

Ideal candidates will have formal engineering technology education, strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills, plus the ability to work in office