Engineering Technician Specialist

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

* Job Posting closes:
June 14, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation

KDOT's mission is to provide a safe, reliable, innovative statewide transportation system that works for all Kansans today and in the future. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

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About the Position:

* Who can apply:
Anyone

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* Full/Part-time:
Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

* Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

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* Base Annual Salary: $58,884.80

* Base Hourly Pay: $28.31

Employment Benefits:

* Work-Life Balance Programs:

* Paid Leave:
Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

* Employee Assistance Program

* For help managing daily life at no cost to you

* Infant at Work Program

* Voluntary Benefits:
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

* First-Day Coverage:

* Medical Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vison Insurance

* Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

* Life Insurance:

* Employer paid basic group life

* Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

* Retirement:

* KPERS and Deferred Compensation

* Other Benefits:

* Tuition reimbursement

* Paid on-the-job training programs.

* Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Engineering Technician Specialist position is located in Topeka, KS. The main purpose of this position is to assist the State ITS Engineer with coordination of processes and procedures to manage statewide maintenance of ITS devices, review of ITS construction plans, coordination of construction inspection for new ITS devices, and inspection of preventive maintenance for ITS devices.

NOTE:

The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

* Assists state ITS Engineer with management of ITS device maintenance for signs, cameras, speed detectors, and other devices. This includes regular coordination with the Wichway Traffic Management Center to monitor ITS device status and function, troubleshooting, documenting device operation and communication issues and interacting with internal and contract staff to recommend ways to solve problems.

* Coordinate with the ITS device maintenance contractor. Review the excel spreadsheet kept by the maintenance contractor for accuracy and propose any needed changes so that a searchable history of devices, device repairs, replacements, and warrantees is maintained.

* Maintain a working knowledge of ATMS software used to control ITS devices to better understand field maintenance issues that lead to software errors. Assists IT staff to monitor and troubleshoot network issues, as they are related to the ITS system.

* Represent ITS maintenance needs in selection and scoping of future ITS construction projects. This task includes reviewing construction plans, including reviewing the scope and location of upcoming ITS construction projects to recommend the addition of ITS components and recommend ITS system replacement needs, based review of existing maintenance issues.

* Periodic field inspection of preventive maintenance and on-call maintenance work orders and construction inspection to confirm ITS standards and specifications are being met.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Five years of experience in engineering technical support.

* Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

* Must be proficient in computer equipment and programs such as Bluebeam, Outlook, Access, Excel and Word.

* Must be familiar with Micro Station

* Valid Driver's License at time of…