Transportation Engineer 3 (LPA Section/Capital Programs Administration), PN 20054133

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.

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.

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

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

All exempt promotions are required to serve a 6 month probationary period.

This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.

Valid driver's license required to operate state vehicle.

Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment:  Renewal of licensure as registered professional engineer as prescribed by law.

Unusual Working Conditions: May require travel where employee must provide own transportation; may be exposed to unsafe conditions when conducting inspections; may work varying hours.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and guide engineering design activities, ensure high‑quality plan development, technical accuracy, and alignment with project standards.
• Provide direct supervision to engineering and technical staff, including assigning work, monitoring progress, evaluating performance, coaching staff, and managing leave approvals.
• Develop, review, and sign engineering plans and documents for highway and bridge projects, applying geometric, hydraulic, and structural design principles using CADD tools.
• Coordinate with District Survey and maintain accurate project data within systems such as ELLIS, TMS, and BMS to ensure compliance with business rules and procedures.
• Conduct field reviews, prepare design revisions, recommend repairs or replacements, and evaluate engineering reports, bids, and change orders for construction projects.

• Provide technical guidance to internal offices, consultants, FHWA, and local agencies; represent the department in meetings, court proceedings, and conferences, and travels to project sites as needed.

   

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 4 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!

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.

-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

Technical Skills\:  Civil Engineering

Professional Skills\:  Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork

Background Check:

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. 

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.

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.

Transportation Engineer 3 (LPA Section/Capital Programs Administration), PN 20054133

Located at\:  District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH  44306

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5^th largest interstate system and the 3^rd 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.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

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