Professional Civil Engineer

Position: Professional Civil Engineer I
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

* Job Posting closes:
June 2, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

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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

* Search :

* Annual Salary Range: $89,232.00 to $91,462.80

* Hourly Pay Range: $42.90 to $43.97

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 Professional Civil Engineer I position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Traffic Engineering. This position manages the permanent signing unit supervising engineering technicians. Is responsible for the design and review of permanent signing plans to keep projects on schedule, addressing initiatives involving permanent signing, implementing policies, and responding to requests from the public.

Administers the program for federal aid high performance signing projects.

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

* Provides engineering guidance to the permanent signing unit of the Signing Section. Directs and supervises an Engineering Associate, an Engineering Technician Specialist, and three (3) employees in the Engineering Technician progression within in the design and review of both preliminary and final plans for permanent signing.

* Reviews permanent signing plans prepared by others for conformance with current guidelines and standards. Makes contact to obtain the information for the preparation of these plans.

* Investigates new developments in permanent signing materials and applications to evaluate their feasibility for use in Kansas. Recommends changes to the permanent signing standards, policies, and/or specifications in order to incorporate new technologies.

* Expert on permanent signing and works with the Office of the Chief Counsel on lawsuits involving permanent signing.

* Coordinates the development, distribution, and updating of the Highway Sign Manual.

* Coordinates with the Department of Wildlife and Parks, Travel and Tourism Division on attraction signing.

* Attends various types of training and provides training and technical guidance for personnel under his/her supervision.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Professional Engineering…