Ohio Department of Transportation · 2 days ago
Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Dept./Capital Programs Admin.), PN's 20054057, 20054272
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$39.22/hr - $55.99/hr
1+ years expThe Ohio Department of Transportation is responsible for building and maintaining Ohio's extensive transportation system. They are seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 who will supervise lower level engineers and technicians, oversee project implementation, and ensure compliance with regulations while acting as a liaison for public relations in construction projects.
AssociationGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervises lower level transportation engineers &/or transportation technicians &/or other support personnel engaged in the construction sequence of the project(s) (e.g., conducts performance evaluations; monitors & approves leave, counsels & recommends discipline); oversees employees training & development; assigns staff & duties to be performed on projects
Signs plans & documents as registered professional engineer
Interprets complex plans to provide for effective implementation & minimize chance of accident, conflict & delay; conducts filed review of project implementation &/or review site of proposed projects to ensure project adaptability; prepares design changes to final plans & has authority to approve use of contingencies (i.e., plans let for Construction) to solve plan implementation problems (i.e., changes to structural design including camber of beam, pavement design, geometric design & hydraulics); responsible for the administration & satisfactory completion of the project; has the authority to reject defective material & to suspend work that is being improperly performed; recommends &/or assists in policy changes
Attends preconstruction meetings; advises construction engineer on project status; collects & analyzes data & performs calculations for minor design changes; retrieves & reviews information (e.g., cost estimates, pay book documentation, daily inspector reports, materials test results) being entered into the computer utilizing the Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS)
Assists Contractor Compliance Officers (CCOs) in ensuring Commercially Useful Function (CUF) requirements are met (e.g., fills out forms & ensures completed forms are returned to assigned CCO)
Acts as public relations liaison for project (e.g., oversees construction sequence to ensure that conflicts do not arise among concerned parties such as contractors, utilities, officials, property owners & local government agencies); investigates project related complaints; testifies & acts as engineering expert witness in court cases
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned to facilitate operational efficiency (e.g., participates in construction seminars, attends management training programs, answers correspondence in writing, maintains project files)
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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; 1st 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.
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Kathie R. Fleck, ACC
Chief Operating Officer
Charles W. Ash
Chief Information Officer
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