ENGINEER III

Department of Transportation Traffic Engineering Division

The purpose of this position is to coordinate with engineering and planning staff to review, analyze, and develop solutions to traffic calming requests. Reviews and monitors engineering plans, specifications, and contracts. Provides technical assistance and advice and recommends solutions to engineering problems.

• Oversees the engineering function of design, construction, testing and implementation of construction projects
• Reviews and monitors engineering plans, specifications, and contracts
• Provides technical assistance and advice and recommends solutions to engineering problems
• Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs, and other topographic or geologic data to plan projects
• Reviews highway and road designs and site plans for compliance with construction, zoning, land use and engineering standards
• Computes load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications
• Evaluates soil tests and materials to determine adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt or steel
• Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards
• Confers with contractors and vendors to direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site
• Visits construction site to monitor surveying activities, installation layout, staking, and grading
• Calculates estimates of quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility
• Prepares bid proposals and specifications, participates in bid openings, and recommends procurement of materials, equipment, and contractor bids
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning design, construction, modifications, and structural repairs
• Conducts studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects
• Performs related work
• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Communicates with individuals in person and utilizes all types of communication media
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
• Works at locations with limited or difficult access including uneven terrain
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds

• Bachelor's degree
• Engineering
• Four years of engineering experience
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must be an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) and be eligible to apply and take the Professional Engineer (PE) exam in the state of Kentucky
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Additional education in Engineering may be substituted for experience
• Must apply and take the Professional Engineer (PE) exam on the first scheduled date following hire into the classification
• If Professional Engineer (PE) exam is not passed on first attempt must reapply and test on the next scheduled exam date following receipt of results

EOE