Transportation Civil Engineer

Official Position Description:

ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program offers Engineering college graduates a great opportunity to begin, or continue, their career in the Civil Engineering field. The TCE Program provides a thorough introduction to the department’s core engineering disciplines with hands on training in all concentrations of Civil Engineering. ODOT engineers develop traffic models, environmental mitigation documents and create construction plans for upcoming roadway, bridge, culvert, safety, drainage and other projects. ODOT engineers are in the field overseeing projects being constructed. Whether it is a simple roadway resurfacing or the construction of a new bridge, ODOT engineers make sure contractors follow specifications so all projects are properly built. ODOT engineers develop simple and complex traffic management designs, manage ODOT’s motor vehicle fleet and oversee winter operations, a function that is critical to keeping Ohio’s economy moving forward. TCEs are provided 12 months experience & training with a Professional Engineer in the department’s core engineering disciplines: Construction, Design, Planning and Highway Management. Training opportunities include: GEOPAK Microstation, Surveying/CADD, Project Manager Training, Bridges, Safety, plus hundreds of other training options. Upon successful completion of the 12-month TCE Program & passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, TCEs can advance to the next level of the Engineering series.

In Construction: Travels & inspects existing simple & standard projects (e.g., guardrail, two-lane resurfacing, striping, ditch lay-overs, bridge overlays, culvert replacements) to ensure contractor compliance to plans, notes, & guidelines (e.g., examines plans; verifies calculations; checks quantities; estimates costs) & approves use of contingencies (i.e., quantity & plan design changes). Maintains project records using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel); performs surveying functions using surveying equipment; identifies necessary engineering changes which include: field operations, summarized engineering analysis & specific suggestions for remedies. Performs materials testing assignments (e.g., durability of specific mixes for bituminous concrete, evaluations of newly marketed construction materials).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

 ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

 Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of civil engineering technology; OSHA safety practices*; public relations*. Skill in use of computer, CADD & drafting equipment. Ability to understand civil engineering technology; use statistical analysis; comprehend & interpret plans & specifications to conduct standard inspections or design standard plans; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle routine & sensitive contacts with public government officials & property owners concerning assigned projects/plans.
(*)Developed after employment.

Must possess bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Must have been accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT) Exam by Ohio Board of Registration for Processional Engineers & Surveyors.
If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.

 Background Check Information 

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.