Position Summary:
KS. Dept. of Transportation Area Engineer (PCE II) position works in the District Three office located in Hays, KS.
This position Provides professional administrative management and direction of all phases of construction, maintenance, fiscal and personnel matters in a designated area. The Area Engineer represents KDOT with cities, counties, and local citizens. The person in this position will provide effective leadership to their assigned work unit.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Directly responsible for the maintenance of state highway and KDOT property in the area. Delegate day to day management duties to others on the Area team to assure that decisions are made at the lowest possible level. Provides professional engineering judgment in the use of state equipment and personnel in the maintenance of state highway facilities.
- Directly responsible for the administration of construction contracts in the area. Delegate day to day management duties to others on the Area team to assure that decisions are made at the lowest possible level. Provides professional engineering judgment in determining the proper course of action on construction projects. Provides training for state engineers and engineering technicians in the proper decision-making processes relating to construction inspection.
- Directly responsible for the supervision of Construction Engineers, 1 Maintenance Superintendent, and 1 Area Office Manager. Indirectly supervises the remaining workforce in the area.
- Meets with local government officials to address their needs in relation to the state highway system. Provides guidance to transportation programs available for use by city and county governments.
- Assists KDOTs Bureau of Design in developing scope for state highway projects. Attends public meetings and field checks in development of project plans. Assists in the acquisition of property for the right of way through condemnation hearings.
- Attends training pertinent to the proper performance of the duties assigned. Provides training to subordinates and peers.
- Provides guidance to the administrative personnel in the Area for fiscal functions, including purchases, vendor payments, capital and consumable inventories to assure agency guidelines are followed.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Professional Civil Engineer License.
- Six (6) years of experience in engineering.
- Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
- 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.
- 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.
Posting Closes: April 12th, 2026
