Job TitleEngineer Associate IV/KTCRequisition NumberRE51630Working TitleEngineer Associate IV/ResearchDepartment Name8H060:Kentucky Transportation CenterWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level49Salary Range$72,405-119,496/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky preferred
Deadline to Apply09/21/2025Our University Community
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