Engineer I

5/22/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Engineer I

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$4,356.96 - $6,535.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

500 Mero Street, 5th Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky State Parks is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to join our Planning and Design team as an Engineer I located in Frankfort, Kentucky. This position would take a leading role in the design, analysis, and delivery of infrastructure and facility projects across Kentucky specifically associated with Kentucky State Parks. This position is ideal for an engineer who brings strong technical judgment, enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and has a diverse level of experience across multiple engineering projects.

Candidates for this position are required to be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Lead engineering reviews and analysis for civil or mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with Kentucky state regulations and applicable national codes.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents to support projects.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments from concept through construction.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase support to verify design intent and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and clients.
• Develop technical reports, specifications, and permit documentation The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience with Kentucky permitting processes (e.g., KYTC, Division of Water, local municipalities).
• Background in public infrastructure, industrial facilities, or commercial development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks or energy modeling tools.
  

• Site development, grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Structural design for buildings, bridges, or industrial facilities.
• Transportation and roadway design.
• Water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure.
• Construction administration and field engineering oversight.
• Mechanical system design for commercial, industrial, or municipal facilities.

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for hybrid or field based work.
• A collaborative culture that values technical excellence and career growth.
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays.
• Overtime and compensatory time opportunities.
• Affordable health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Optional dental and vision insurances.
• Wellness incentives program.
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors. http://kyboels.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in both an office setting and in the field making on-site inspections. Some hazardous conditions may exist at construction sites and while surveying hazardous terrain which require the following of safety procedures. Extensive travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michael Hammond at [email protected] or 502-229-4480.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D