Engineering Associate

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team! 

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About the Position:

• Who can apply:  Anyone 
• Classified/Unclassified Service:  Unclassified
• Full/Part-time:  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:  Regular
• Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:  Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible:  Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Base Salary:  $66,560.00

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs: 
  • Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • For help managing daily life at no cost to you
  • Infant at Work Program
  • Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vison Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
  • Employer paid basic group life
  • Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
  • KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid on-the-job training programs.
  • Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • And more!

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Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

FIELD CONSTRUCTION: 

The Engineering Associate (EA) is assigned to an Engineer’s office and receives on-the-job training consisting of construction inspection, and district and area offices orientation. The employee performs such duties as surveying, staking right-of-way, checking computations, calculating final pay quantities on construction projects, and inspection of work performed by contractors by reviewing construction and applicable specifications. 

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering school.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx  . 
  If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov