Posting Details

Job Title

Engineer Associate I/KTC

Requisition Number

RE52109

Working Title

Department Name

8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

Salary Range

$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

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?

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.

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