Engineer Associate IV/KTC

Job Title
Engineer Associate IV/KTC


Requisition Number
RE51630


Working Title
Engineer Associate IV/Research


Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
49


Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

PhD



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 or pushing items up to 50lbs



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Travel and some weekends.



Job Summary

The Kentucky Transportation Center is currently in search of a Research Engineer IV. The ideal candidate for this position should have experience or interest in the areas of Highway Design, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Operations, Project Development, Project Management, Highway Safety and/or Policy Finance and Economics. The position will potentially provide the opportunity to conduct critical research in several of the identified areas. This employment opportunity will provide the opportunity for the selected candidate(s) to work in a vibrant and fast-paced professional environment at the Kentucky Transportation Center.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky preferred



Deadline to Apply
09/21/2025


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