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Ohio Department of Transportation · 6 hours ago

Transportation Civil Engineer / Transportation Engineer 1 PN 20051914 -20051863 - 20065682

Ashland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$30.55/hr - $44.74/hr

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for overseeing the state's transportation infrastructure. They are seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 who will complete a 12-month training program and gain hands-on experience in core civil engineering disciplines, including Planning, Design, and Construction.

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Responsibilities

You will receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines

You will work alongside ODOT professional engineers

You will receive hands-on transportation training & experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT

Inspects standard projects (e.g., bridge overlays, culvert replacements) to ensure contractor compliance with 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; performs surveying functions; identifies necessary engineering changes (e.g., performs summarized engineering analyses, makes specific suggestions for remedies)

Performs materials testing assignments (e.g., tests durability of specific mixes for bituminous concrete, evaluates newly-marketed construction materials)

Utilize engineering standards, references, policies, and guidance and direction from higher level engineers to develop detailed construction plans in the areas of roadway, pavement, drainage, structures, pedestrian facilities, signing, lighting, structure maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement, and other civil engineering specialties

Performs work in CADD and other software, including Open Roads Designer (ORD), ProjectWise, the Microsoft Office Suite, CDSS, HY-8, Ellis, Kronos, EIMS, and others as assigned or required by specialty

Coordinates construction plans and details under the direction of project management staff with planning, construction, and external stakeholders

Performs field reviews and reviews of existing documentation and plans, as directed to obtain existing conditions to inform the design of proposed conditions

Reviews other sections’ work product for conformance with proposed construction plans

Analyze traffic and safety conditions and develop proposed countermeasures for any identified issues or concerns

Review signs, pavement markings, and traffic signals for compliance with applicable manuals and standards and make recommendations to improve traffic conditions

Conduct safety and operational studies on priority locations and upon request from ODOT management, local stakeholders, and the public

Review new requests for access to state highways for safety and operational requirements

Assist local public agencies (LPAs) with requests for traffic studies and applications for safety or traffic-related funding for projects

Analyze the condition of various assets (pavements, bridges, drainage, guardrail, barrier, lighting, signals, signs, etc.) and develop a program to maintain these assets in adequate condition by programming and developing projects

Develop scopes for these projects and hand them off to the design and construction teams for development and implementation

Ensure that environmental regulations are met and minimize impacts to existing utilities and existing properties

Assist local public agencies (LPAs) with the development and implementation of federal- and state-funded transportation projects

Help the LPAs apply for funding for projects, develop the scope and schedule of the projects, review plans and environmental commitments during project development, help the LPA to bid and award the project, and monitor the project during construction

Provide oversight to ensure the LPA is completing all required training and certifications and is complying with state and federal regulations on their projects

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation EngineeringCADDOpen Roads Designer (ORD)Project ManagementActive LearningOrganizingPlanningAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingTeamworkTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors

Benefits

Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

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

Experience growth opportunities within organization.

Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Company

Ohio Department of Transportation

With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.

Founded in 1972

Columbus, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.epa.state.oh.us

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