Engineering Associate

Position: Engineering Associate I
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

* Job Posting closes:
June 15, 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

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* Annual Base Salary: $66,560.00

Note:

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications

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 Associate I position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Traffic Engineering. Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher level dependent upon experience and qualifications. Learn and experience the features involved in building major projects in the field by becoming a vital member of the Construction Office.

This position conducts traffic studies, develops collision diagrams and identifies crash patterns, receives limited exposure to projects, makes contact with internal (KDOT entities)/external (consultants, local officials) customers, and completes other assignments within the Traffic Engineering Section as assigned.

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

* Under full supervision of a professional engineer, this position conducts traffic studies which will include crash analysis and analysis of operational characteristics of existing roadway and traffic control conditions. These studies evaluate existing traffic control practices and operational features and recommend countermeasures to improve efficiency and safety following accepted engineering guidelines.

* Under full supervision of a professional engineer, this position completes crash analyses, develops collision diagrams, and offers recommendations to address crash patterns.

* Under full supervision of a professional engineer, this position will complete a variety of assignments. Some examples would be participating in railroad reviews, reviewing TEAP studies, gaining familiarity with documents and policies.

* Attend training opportunities to enhance knowledge and understanding of Traffic Engineering practices, principles, and guidelines.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* 4 years of experience in Engineering.

* Education may be substituted for…