Transportation Engineer II

Final date to receive applications
10/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605370
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

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.

• 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

• 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  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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See Special Requirements.

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