Transportation Engineer 3 In-House Design District 11 (Report to District 4 - Akron, OH) - PN 200549

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering related research (i.e., conducting engineering related research only applies 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 2, 85642; 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.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

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.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)


• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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

This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.  – Exempt E-1 only.

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 final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

Transportation Engineer 3, In-House Design for bridge and structure type projects.  This position will be a District 11 employee that will report to District 4 Headquarters in Akron, Ohio.  You will be asked to manage projects in District 11.

What you will do as a Project Engineer:

• Manage the plan development of multiple complex in-house designed and consultant designed transportation projects through preliminary engineering and detailed design for bridge and structure type projects in District 11.
• Actively manage the project scope, budget, and delivery of projects on schedule.
• Lead/facilitate meetings to resolve engineering, NEPA, budgetary and all other challenges impacting project delivery and cost.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, local agencies, and internal staff.

What we are looking for:

• Project Management Skills
• Excellent communication, leadership & interpersonal skills
• Experience interacting with public and local officials.

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.

• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.

• Receive regular pay increases; 1^st increase after 6 months.

• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.

• Experience growth opportunities within organization.

• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.

• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website