Employment Benefits

: Work-Life Balance Programs:  Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury DutyEmployee Assistance Program For help managing daily life at no cost to youInfant at Work ProgramVoluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance First-Day Coverage: Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVison InsuranceTax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans Life Insurance: Employer paid basic group lifeOptional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost. Retirement: KPERS and Deferred Compensation Other Benefits: Tuition reimbursementPaid on-the-job training programs. Personal and Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts with the STAR ProgramAnd more! Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities: Position Summary: This Construction Engineer position works in the District One office located in Topeka KS. This position provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of highway and related construction projects. Interprets specifications and special provisions for project personnel and supervises other Engineering Associate and Engineering Technicians. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of highway and related construction projects. 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 payroll. 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. View the full position description Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate or an Engineer in Training (EIT). Professional Engineering license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professionals. Two years of engineering experience as determined relevant by the agency. Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of engineering principles and practices; state and federal laws and criteria related to engineering standards; reference materials in the field of engineering. Ability to prepare, interpret, and utilize engineering plans, maps, specifications and reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written; maintain effective working relationships; and supervise a staff of employees. 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 . If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov