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Posted: 24-Jul-25
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $89,232 – $102,138.40
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Internal Number: PCE I-III
Kansas Department of Transportation
Join the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) – Where Your Engineering Skills Keep Kansas Moving!
At KDOT, we’re more than just roads and bridges, we're building the future of Kansas. Our greatest asset? People like you. Whether you're passionate about innovation, infrastructure, or making a tangible difference in your community, you'll find a career at KDOT that truly moves you.
We’re looking for Professional Engineers ready to take on meaningful, high-impact work across a range of civil engineering disciplines.
What You’ll Do: Make an Impact Across Kansas
As a Professional Engineer at KDOT, you'll have opportunities to specialize in areas such as:
- Construction
- Road & Bridge Design
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Transportation Safety
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Right of Way & Planning
- Materials Research
You’ll lead, guide, and innovate across projects that shape the daily lives of Kansans. Expect to:
- Lead teams of engineers and technicians to deliver complex projects on time and on budget
- Coordinate with local governments and communities on vital infrastructure improvements
- Interpret plans and specifications, resolving challenges in the field
- Manage multimillion-dollar highway and maintenance initiatives
- Serve as a key voice in shaping statewide transportation safety and design standards
- Conduct applied research and help drive policy improvements
- Review and approve engineering permits, contracts, and technical reports
- Mentor junior staff and collaborate across departments
Why Join Us?
- Stable, rewarding career with excellent state benefits
- Diverse career paths and growth opportunities within the agency
- Collaborative culture that values your input and expertise
- Opportunities to make real-world impacts in both urban and rural communities
- Strong focus on work-life balance and professional development
Salary & Benefits
- Annual Salary Range: $89,232 – $102,138.40
- Hourly Pay Range: $42.90 – $49.10
- Full benefits package including KPERS retirement, health insurance, and paid time off
Ready to Apply? Let’s Talk
Send your resume or any questions to:
Dayton Bossard
Recruitment Lead – Outreach
Kansas Department of Transportation
Email: dayton.bossard@ks.gov
KDOT is where engineers build more than roads — they build a better Kansas. Be part of something that moves us all forward.
Requirements:
- Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
- Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.