Local Engineer Liaison (Part-Time)

Overview

The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) is searching for a Part-Time Local Engineer Liaison to provide support to rural areas in Kansas. This position will provide traffic engineering services, and act as a local liaison, particularly targeted to road and bridge agencies and street departments with limited or no in-house transportation safety engineering resources to conduct these activities on their own. This position will coordinate with the Kansas Department of Transportation, KUTC staff, and with other related road safety activities.

The Local Roads Support Team To The Kansas Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Has Identified The Unique Nature Of Local Roads That Challenges The Ability To Reduce Crashes In The State

• Local roads are less likely to be built to modern operational and safety standards.
• Local governments, particularly those in rural counties, may have less access to professional services and dedicated funding for safety improvements.
• Different stakeholders are involved in highway safety decision making in local agencies (such as city or county commissioners).
• There are varying levels of awareness about safety problems and how to address them.

Evidence from other states around the country indicates that reductions in crashes on rural roads can be achieved with a coordinated, proactive outreach approach to local agencies that includes safety engineering analysis.

This position will provide traffic engineering services and advise as a local engineer liaison, particularly targeting road and bridge agencies and street departments with limited or no in-house transportation safety engineering resources to conduct these activities on their own. The Local Engineer Liaison will coordinate and provide road safety assessments.

The position will coordinate with other road safety activities provided or funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation to create added value and avoid duplication of effort.

Due to the nature of this work, the successful candidate will need to reside in Kansas and can expect to travel approximately 3-4 days per month across Kansas.

Job Description

80% — Provide technical assistance to local public works agencies through Kansas LTAP :

10% — Create road safety and maintenance materials (briefs, fact sheets, articles) with the KUTC Communications and Outreach Coordinator

5% — Represent KUTC with transportation organizations and stakeholder groups

5% — Perform other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position :

Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, October 13th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Steven Schrock, schrock@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$52,500 Commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins

Monday October 13, 2025

Anticipated Start Date

Sunday November 2, 2025

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