Transportation engineer construction

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green

Work Locations : District 2 HQ 317 East Poe Road Bowling Green 43402

Organization : Transportation - District 02

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 07:30 AM To 04:00 PM

Compensation : $81,681.60-$116,688

Unposting Date : Apr 17, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Civil Engineering

Technical Skills : Civil Engineering

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Establishing Relationships, Priority Setting, Time Management

Agency Contact Name : Jessica Bidinger

Agency Contact Information :

Transportation Engineer 4, Construction, PN 20050908

Job Duties

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to .

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

What You Will Do*:

In Construction, supervises a minimum of 2 employees which must include one Transportation Engineer 3 (e.g., lower level Transportation Engineers, Transportation Managers, Highway Technicians, Project Inspectors, Account Clerks & other project personnel)engaged in the construction project sequence; provides direction & support; establishes performance goals & monitors performance & provides feedback; coaches & provides developmental opportunities; conducts performance evaluations; approves & monitors leave; recommends discipline. Serves as Engineer of Record to administer assigned construction contracts; oversees construction sequence to ensure compliance to contract specifications & a consistent level of quality is delivered on schedule & within project budget; develops, implements & monitors short & long term goals related to the execution of the construction project sequence; retrieves, reviews & analyzes construction data (e.g., cost estimates, pay book documentation, daily inspector reports, material test results) entered in the computer utilizing the Construction Management System (CMS); generates reports & presentations utilizing computer & computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel& PowerPoint); evaluates contractor’s performance utilizing C-95 form; advises District Construction Engineer on status of construction projects; ensures conflicts do not arise among parties involved in construction project sequence (e.g., contractors, utility officials, property owners, government officials & traveling public). Provides budgetary information to supervisor; researches & makes recommendations to assist with long range planning; evaluates section engineering policies & recommends revisions; interprets & enforces departmental policies & procedures & safety practices. Signs plans &/or other engineering documents as registered professional engineer.

Serves as lead technical liaison in assigned geographical area to District Planning & Engineering, Highway Maintenance, Business & Human Resources, Central Office Construction, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), & other governmental jurisdictions (e.g., performs constructability reviews; provides technical engineering support to county facilities; ensures input is considered as scope of services are developed for projects; participates in long term planning process for future construction & maintenance operations; coordinates with County Managers & other TE4’s to determine construction project staffing requirements based on project workload, maintenance workload, & available resources).

Independently generates & signs name to correspondence (e.g., inquiries, investigations, acknowledgements) to consultants, government agencies & officials, contractors, consultants, private industry, & general public on matters related to area of authority. Visits project sites to review progress. Conducts investigations on project related complaints. Travels to &/or meets with officials from Central Office, Federal Highway Administration, local governments & consultants in periodic & final project inspections for project acceptance & to present Department’s position & offer recommendations of acceptable alternatives where established policy does not apply. Attends & conducts project meetings & serves on various committees as assigned.

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., reads publications & manuals to keep pace with changes in technology, industry standards, regulations & procedures; maintains & updates project files; attends training, conferences, & meetings; provides training on work related procedures & technological changes).

Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20

Who we are looking for someone with:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and the ability to prioritize.
• Friendly, personable, and a professional team member.

Benefits to you:

• Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
• At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan
• Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code
• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
• Work/Life Balance
• The opportunity to work on an important mission

Qualifications

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. exp. as group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction & training to employees engaged in engineering projects or 2 yrs. exp. in managing engineering research projects (i.e., managing research projects applies only to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license.

• Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 3, 85643; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.

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.

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; public relations*; OSHA safety practices; employee training & development; supervisory principles & techniques*. Skill in use of computer, CADD & drafting equipment. Ability to comprehend & interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans & specifications & related data; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid engineering/technical conclusions; use statistical analysis; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; cooperate with co-workers on group projects &/or establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor; handle routine & sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms/contractors & general public; plan & develop engineering projects with unique or controversial problems &/or novel engineering related concepts & approaches.
(*)Developed after employment.

Valid Drivers License Required to operate state vehicle.


Licensed as Registered Professional Engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors
All exempt promotions are required to serve a 6-month probationary period.

This position is Overtime Exempt per FLSA standards.This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The annual rate of pay is $81,681.60-$116.688 and may be negotiated.

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

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.