Engineering Intern

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: June 21, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Topeka

Compensation:

• Base Hourly Pay: $19.85

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Engineering Intern position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Transportation Safety.

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

• Project Evaluation and Analyses : Supports the Bureau's efforts to conduct data-driven decision making. Supports evaluations of various programs, subprograms and projects associated with safety funding. Supports statistical analysis and geospatial analysis to determine effectiveness of programs and potential for improvement. Supports program evaluations for the Bureau including conducting cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, or lives-saved analysis. The evaluations are used to determine effectiveness of dollars spent, countermeasures used, as well as other implementation considerations.
• Safety Conscious Planning : Uses data and reports from available KDOT databases and programs, to identify the most common crash occurring on different classes of Kansas roads, especially those crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. Works with statistical data and geospatial data to draw conclusions of the analyses. Supports the development and management of the safety needs list including identification of engineering solutions and countermeasures and implementation tracking.
• Research : Documents current transportation safety practices, tools, and new developments and provides recommendations to the Planning and Engineering Section Manager, supports -related research for KDOT. Explore KDOT data tools and document use cases within the agency and among stakeholders.
• Strategic Highway Safety Plan : Supports the implementation of the State Highway Safety Plan, or Drive To Zero (DTZ) Plan for the State of Kansas, including strategies from the Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, and/or Safer Vehicles strategy teams. The DTZ Plan focuses on substantially reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries on public roads in Kansas.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Engineering, or equivalent program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of and fluency in software programs including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Geographic Information Systems; and/or other statistical analysis tools.
• Knowledge of transportation planning, engineering, and/or transportation safety.
• Understanding of how to use transportation data to diagnose problem areas and identify solutions.
• Familiarity with databases and statistical analysis.
• Experience in written, visual, and oral communication of complex topics.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate : A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer . A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at . Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Tulsa Wade
• Email:
• Phone:

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.