Transportation Engineer 3

Akron, Ohio

Ohio Department of Commerce
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What you will do:

-Serve as an ODOT Project Manager on consultant designed projects of varying size & complexity

-Work alongside & learn from a knowledgeable team of experts to deliver these projects

-Provide technical reviews for projects designed by consultants as well as projects designed by ODOT staff

-Collaborate with ODOT staff in preparing the scope of work for future ODOT projects

-Attend field reviews of projects, both in design & construction, to assist in the project development process

-Meet with project stakeholders to communicate project details & gain their feedback

Who we are looking for:

-Good communication skills that will assist in delivering some of the largest projects in the state

-Ideal candidate has experience in any of the following disciplines:

-Traffic Signals, Maintenance of Traffic, Lighting & Traffic Control devices

-Drainage Design

- Roadway Design

-Self-motivated, responsible, detail-oriented problem solver willing to work as a team to reach common goals

-Licensed P.E. in the State of Ohio & versed in ODOT's Manuals Standards, Policies & Procedures

-Experience in designing &/or managing ODOT/DOT projects

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.

Qualifications

-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: Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Teamwork

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.
Date Posted: 09 April 2025
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