
Transportation Engineer I
Louisville, KYFull-time$4,444.06–6,666.08/moSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hiring a Transportation Engineer I for its Engineering Support Branch, Structures Section, in Jefferson County. The role works on engineering components of roadway projects, including design, safety-impact assessment, and roadway operations. The engineer manages projects, approves engineering documents as a licensed professional engineer, advises consultants on transportation-facility design, prepares technical materials, and applies federal regulations.
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11/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605886
Transportation Engineer I
Pay Grade16
Salary
$4,444.06 - $6,666.08 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
8310 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242 USA
Description
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 Engineering Support Branch - Structures Section as a Transportation Engineer I in Jefferson County, you’ll have the opportunity to work with complex engineering components for all aspects of roadway projects, including roadway to design, assessment of impacts to roadway safety, and roadway operations.
Summary of Responsibilities:
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Manage and oversee activities of engineering projects.
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Approve engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
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Make recommendations to consultants concerning the design of transportation facilities.
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Interpret and draft professional and technical papers and reports.
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Apply federal rules and regulations.
Ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
Benefits and Perks:
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Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
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Retirement savings.
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Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
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A collaborative and innovative work environment.
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Employee wellness programs.
Additional position information: Please be advised you may frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology, be exposed to dangerous working conditions including rough terrain, and work overtime or alternate schedules.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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 888-897-7781 orhttps://dhs.gov/e-verify
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors OR must be licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license from the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors within the employee's initial six month probationary period. Engineering decisions recommended by individuals without a Kentucky Professional Engineering License must be approved by a KRS Chapter 322 Licensed Professional Engineer until licensure is obtained. For additional information refer to:http://kyboels.ky.gov/Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the office and in the field. Will be exposed to risks inherent to construction sites which requires the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaleta Duffie [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605886 - Transportation Engineer I) or 502-764-0085.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
How this job compares
Set against the 714 open Transportation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$4,444.06–6,666.08/mo
- US median$96–135K/yr363 salary ranges
- US median$29–42/hr39 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 714 open Transportation Engineer jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Transportation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (517 postings).
- Education
- 465 of the 714 open Transportation Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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