Engineer Associate I/KTC

Job Title
Engineer Associate I/KTC


Requisition Number
RE52041


Working Title

Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BS



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

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



Job Summary

The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) seeks applicants for a full-time staff Research Engineer I position in the Pavement, Materials, Geotechnical, and Infrastructure Assessment (PMGIA) Group. 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, Research foci 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 and have successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and be eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer in Kentucky. The Research Engineer I performs literature reviews, conducts field and laboratory testing, works on data collection and analysis, and reports findings to the research team. The Research Engineer I is expected to help senior PMGIA staff build lasting partnerships with our clients, transportation organizations, and transportation agencies.

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.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Driver’s License preferred.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

3 years of related experience.



Deadline to Apply
11/18/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.