Engineer Associate Ii/Ktc

Job Summary

The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) seeks applicants for a full-time staff Research Engineer II 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. The PMGIA Group performs research in several areas for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, including pavement design, construction, infrastructure preservation and rehabilitation, roadway forensic analysis, highway drainage assessment, geotechnical investigations, and remote sensing with mobile and stationary LiDAR.

Prospective applicants should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, possess two-years experience in one of the areas listed above, and be a licensed Professional Engineer eligible for reciprocity in Kentucky. The Research Engineer II performs literature reviews, conducts field and laboratory testing, works on data collection and analysis, reports findings to the research team, and presents findings to clients.

The Research Engineer II is expected to help build lasting partnerships with our clients, transportation organizations, and transportation agencies. Candidates with less research experience or knowledge outside of the areas listed above may be considered on a case-by-case basis based on their qualifications.

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) 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 (5) 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

Facility with office softwares and understanding of operational premises of statistical analysis, database management, geographic information systems adn itnernets/intranets.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Advanced research - typical of a Master's degree. Driver's license preferred.

Deadline to Apply 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.