Transportation Engineer Supervisor

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8/9/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-04627

Transportation Engineer Supervisor

Pay Grade 18

Salary

$5,118.26 - $7,677.48 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

1400 E John Rowan Boulevard

Bardstown, KY 40004 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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 KYTC as a Transportation Engineer Supervisor in Nelson County, you'll have the opportunity to be a supervisor the District 4 Bardstown Section including oversight of professional and technical personnel in the construction and maintenance of highways, structures, and facilities. This position oversees roadway maintenance operations and staff for 700 miles of state-maintained roadways in Nelson, Larue and Washington counties.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Meet with county maintenance superintendents to determine and prioritize maintenance needs.
• Prepare estimates for maintenance projects including resurfacing, guardrail, larger drainage structure and other projects that will be put out for bid.
• Review roadway construction plans and attend meetings for current and upcoming projects
• Visit maintenance and construction projects to ensure work is being performed according to plans, manuals and specifications.
• Coordinate with inspection personnel to ensure working is being performed and documented according to specifications and that material samples are being obtained, tested and documented according to specifications.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Project management
• Experience working with the public and dealing with complaints
• Highway construction or maintenance experience.
• Supervisory Experience
• Understanding of the KYTC's Maintenance Policy and Processes

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.
• Generous paid time off
• Rewarding career overseeing the transportation system close to home

Additional position information (travel required, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and sitting at a desk, etc.) Work will be performed in the office and in the field. Will be exposed to risks inherent to roadway maintenance and construction sites. Position will oversee winter snow and ice clearing operations and will be expected to work in inclement weather and during night shifts and overtime during those operations.

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! Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of engineering experience in addition to that required for licensure as a professional engineer.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience. Graduate work in engineering beyond a master's degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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: . 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 require 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.

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