Engineer Associate I/KTC

Job Title
Engineer Associate I/KTC


Requisition Number
RE52109


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 Engineer Associate I/KTC position. Prospective applicants should be interested in multidisciplinary transportation research and working on a broad range of topics. The Center performs research in several areas for local, state, and federal transportation agencies. Research foci include:

• highway design
• project management
• pavement design and maintenance
• infrastructure assessment and roadway forensic analysis
• construction management
• highway and infrastructure safety
• structural engineering and preservation
• intelligent transportation systems
• economic, financial, and policy dimensions of transportation
• traffic operations
• environmental analysis

While prospective applicants do not need to have research experience in these areas, they should have a broad understanding of transportation systems, be open to learning about new subjects, and be excited at the prospect of creating new knowledge that will influence how agencies manage critical infrastructure. Students graduating in the Fall of 2025 or Spring of 2026 are encouraged to apply.

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

• a wide selection of affordable health care plans (HMO, PPO, and Saver), vision insurance options, and dental insurance plans to fit your needs
• generous retirement savings plans managed through Fidelity or TIAA — the University of Kentucky provides a 200% match on monthly employee contributions
• 15 days of vacation per year (initially), 12 days of sick leave, and 13 days of paid holidays
• many opportunities for professional development — the Center invests in staff by funding attendance at local, regional, and national conferences, trainings, and other short courses
• 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 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 submission for this position includes a cover letter, resume, and completed application.

Internal Employee Being Considered



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a team setting, but also thrives working independently.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Employs strong analytical and organization skills.
• Excels even when working under time constraints.
• Robust interpersonal skills and customer service oriented.
• Driver’s License.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/30/2025


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.