This Construction Engineering Associate (EA III) position works in the District Three office located in Hays, KS. This position provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of highway and related construction projects, administers numerous construction contracts, thereby assuring that the work is performed per legal requirements and the desired quality is achieved.

Job Responsibilities:

•  Provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of highway and related construction projects. Interprets specifications, plans, and special provisions to project personnel. Conducts preconstruction conferences with contractors, utilities, county and city engineers to discuss potential problem areas.
•  Supervises other engineering associates and engineering technicians in the administration of contract provisions for highway construction work.
• Performs routine office duties consisting of the review and approval of numerous project reports, pay estimates, documentation procedures, personnel payrolls and reports, equipment, etc.
• Meets and confers with utility owners, general public and other agencies to coordinate their interests in DOT projects, such as Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment, monitors the air pollution of hot mix plants and the contamination of streams from run off.
• Provides engineering supervision of field surveys, project design, plan preparation and other duties as assigned.
• Directs the training of personnel under his/her supervision and encourages self-development and achievement of these employees. View the full position description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of direct experience in engineering
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Intern Engineer certification.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
• Group health, dental, vision.
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Annual $340 Personal Protection Equipment allowance

KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.   

Application may be completed on-line at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs

Submit on-line forms to KDOT.Dist3.JobApps@ks.gov. 

Indicate Requisition#  220677  on the application form.

• 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. 

Position closes June 10th, 2026