Engineer Associate III/KTC

Job Title :

Engineer Associate III / KTC

Requisition Number : RE45826

RE45826

Working Title :

Engineer Associate III / KTC

Department Name :

8H060 : Kentucky Transportation Center

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Grade Level : Salary Range :

Salary Range :

$62,941-103,834 / year

Type of Position : Staff

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education :

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https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / working-uk / equivalencies

Required Related Experience :

1 yr

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None

Physical Requirements :

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, performing repetitive motion tasks and intermittent job-related travel.

Shift :

Monday Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m.

Job Summary :

The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) seeks applicants for a Research Engineer III position in the Pavement, Materials, Geotechnical, and Infrastructure Assessment Group (PMGIA).

Prospective applicants should be interested in multidisciplinary transportation research and working on a broad range of topics.

Research foci include pavement design and preservation strategies; roadway forensic analysis; highway drainage assessment;

geotechnical investigation; and remote sensing with mobile and stationary LiDAR.

Prospective applicants should have at least four (4) years of research experience in one or more of the areas listed above.

The Research Engineer III may supervise one or more engineers, research scientists, or technicians, and must have demonstrated abilities in planning, scoping, and managing complex research projects.

The Engineer III is expected to assist program managers and KTC leadership with building lasting partnerships with our clients, transportation organizations, and agencies.

Candidates with less research experience or knowledge outside of the areas listed above may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

KTC is a vibrant, dynamic, and collegial environment where salary and benefits packages are competitive with the private sector.

the Center invests in staff by funding attendance at local, regional, and national conferences, trainings, and other short courses;

and (5) the University of Kentucky’s Employee Education Program (EEP), which provides tuition waivers for up to 18 credit hours per academic year.

KTC is a vibrant, dynamic, and collegial environment where salary and benefits packages are competitive with the private sector.

• Our key benefits include (1) a wide selection of affordable health care plans (HMO, PPO, RHP, EPO), vision insurance options, and dental insurance plans to fit your needs;
• 2) generous retirement savings plans managed through Fidelity or TIAA the University of Kentucky provides a 200% match on monthly employee contributions;
• 3) 15 days of vacation per year, 12 days of sick leave, and 14 days of paid holidays; (4) flexible work arrangements many KTC staff have the option of working 2-3 days remotely each week, with schedules developed in consultation with supervisors;
• 5) many opportunities for professional development the Center invests in staff by funding attendance at local, regional, and national conferences, trainings, and other short courses;

and (6) the University of Kentucky’s Employee Education Program (EEP), which provides tuition waivers for up to 18 credit hours per academic year.

At KTC there is no shortage of interesting, exciting, and challenging work. We remain committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace that recognizes employees perform their best when they maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Come join us in building the transportation systems of the future!

A complete application for this position includes a cover letter, resume, and completed application.

Optional documents to include : any writing sample or transcript. These can be uploaded as Specific Request 1, and Specific Request 2.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Experience writing for transportation research.

Experience synthesizing transportation research information.

Experience with transportation related project management.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Preferred Education / Experience :

MS Engineering

PE- Licensed Professional Engineer

Experience synthesizing transportation research information.

Experience writing for transportation research.

Experience with transportation related project management.

Driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply : 07 / 10 / 2024

07 / 10 / 2024

University Community of Inclusion :

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.