Transportation Engrng Technologist III

Final date to receive applications: 10/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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81906

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $4,040.24-$6,060.44 Annually

Employment Type:

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

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Hiring Agency:
Transportation Cabinet

Location:

555 Old Seven Mile Road Shelbyville, KY 40065

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 Project Delivery and Preservation Branch II as a Transportation Engineering Technologist III in Shelby County, you’ll have the opportunity to review engineering documents, prepare technical reports, andmonitor projects.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Work with other section offices to coordinate and monitor developing projects.
• Assist Team Leaders with field inspections.
• Monitor operational budgets.
• Prepare engineering documents.
• Estimate project costs.

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.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

Applicants required to 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:

Four years of engineering-related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

1. Possess a valid EIT certification issued by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors OR
2. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR an associate degree in an engineering field OR 3. High school OR 4. High school

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

1. Must have four years of engineering-related experience with the first education option above; OR 2. Must have seven years of engineering-related experience with the second education option above; OR 3. Must have ten years of engineering-related experience in which case related technical or vocational training will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-yearbasis, up to a maximum of four years with the third education option above;

OR 4. Must have eight years of…