Engineer of Physical Tests (PCE I) Req #208816 Job at Kansas Department of Transportation

Kansas Department of Transportation Topeka, KS 66603

$80,829 - $82,867 a year

To apply for this position, please go to www.jobs.ks.gov and reference Job ID 208816.

Position Summary:

The Engineer of Physical Tests (PCE I) position is located in Topeka KS within the Bureau of Construction and Materials with the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

The Engineer of Physical Test (PCE I) directs the Physical Test Section and has the ultimate responsibility for the Section’s operation. This position must analyze and interpret test results to develop and ensure compliance with material specifications used by the entire department. Overall understanding of laboratory management and function are essential to the position and a clear understanding of materials science and how it relates to construction materials. This position makes recommendations of follow-up tests, compare the results with the applicable specifications, makes decisions to whether the material complies or whether the material should be rejected.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering school and a Professional Engineers License recognized by the State of Kansas

Licensing & Certificate

Valid Driver’s License

Professional Engineers License recognized by the State of Kansas

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a professional setting working with construction and/or materials. Minimum of 1 year of experience performing tests or direct oversight of testing. At least 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing technicians. Experience with math and statistics for analyzing data.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in testing materials and 5 years of supervisory experience. Preference will be given to those who have been in the Heavy Civil construction field and have experience testing construction materials. Extensive laboratory experience is preferred.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

  • 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 https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/default.aspx.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,828.80 - $82,867.20 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Supervisory: 2 years (Required)
  • Engineering: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Professional Engineer (Required)

Work Location: One location




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