Transportation Engineer jobs in Kentucky

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!

Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing roadway projects including coordination with traffic, bridge design, transportation planning, and environmental.
• Participate in the development of engineering plans, reports and specifications for major and minor projects.
• Conceptualize the initial design approach for major phases of large roadway projects.
• Perform various aspects of roadway projects including geometric design, right-of-way plans, storm drainage design, utilities, signing and marking, and erosion control design.
• Prepare and review preliminary, right-of-way and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents and estimates, and make recommendations for additions, deletions and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project.
• Assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Participate in contract bidding and administration. Supervise and observe the design and on-going progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with city, state and county officials and other outside agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering is required.
• 0-3 years of traffic/roadway design experience. Prior internship experience in design or construction is a plus.
• E.I. certification required or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet standards, policies, and procedures preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques, including AASHTO guidelines.
• Expertise in Microstation V8i, Inroads, Open Roads Designer, and Microsoft Office applications, (particularly Word and Excel) preferred.

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