Design Coop Tech Program, Federal Aid Research Task no. 185

The Kentucky Transportation Center proposes to provide direct staffing and technical assistance to conduct design technician activities through a co-op intern program. The interns would be recruited by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and employed by the university pending satisfactory background checks. Under supervision, the interns will perform basic technician duties in the design area. Specific duties associated with the positions will include, but not be limited to: • Prepare right ofway and construction plans for letting (under the guidance ofa licensed Professional Engineer); • Prepare construction cost estimates, pavement designs, KPDES permit documents, Design Executive Summaries and other engineering documents for highway projects; • Analyze and design drainage structures using hydraulic or hydrologic principles; • Attend training and certification programs as directed; • Other duties as assigned.