Transportation Engrng Technologist

Final date to receive applications

9/28/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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$4,272.46 Monthly

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

118 Keyser Heights Pikeville, KY 41501 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 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 District 12, Pikeville Section office as a Transportation Engineering Technologist I in Pike County, you’ll have the opportunity to oversee activities on small construction and maintenance projects.

Summary of Responsibilities:

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

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Time Management
• Verbal and written communication skills. Public Speaking in small and large settings.
• Teamwork

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.

Additional position information:

• Applicants must be able to work, sit, stoop and bend.
• Required to be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Required to be able to respond to emergencies.
• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction management related fields or graduate with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion ofthe KY Transportation Cabinet’s Engineering Technology Scholarship Program.
• 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  or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, computer science, data science, geology, earth science, industrial technology, industrial drafting, design technology or construction technology. OR Graduate with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

None

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR an associate degree in an engineering field
• 2. High school
• 3. High school

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

• 1. Must have three years of engineering-related experience with the…