State of Ohio · 1 week ago
Transportation Civil Engineer / Transportation Engineer 1 PN 20051900 & PN20051930
District 3 HQ906 North Clark Avenue
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. They are seeking a Transportation Civil Engineer to begin or continue their career in the Civil Engineering field, providing hands-on training in various engineering disciplines and overseeing construction projects.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesGovernment
No H1B
Responsibilities
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)
Conducts traffic studies & researches specific locations (e.g., areas of frequent accidents); reviews lighting plans; assists in planning improvement & reconstruction projects to bring public roads up to reasonable standards within limitations of regulations (e.g., traffic control, sign control, traffic safety); determines characteristics of sewage treatment plants & their operations at roadside rest areas; uses personal computer (e.g., MicroStation) to formulate designs; researches previously implemented projects to identify whether or not materials & original intent result in anticipated outcome; plans, designs & coordinates development of drainage systems using knowledge of soils, slope of land & availability of existing drainage
Participates in county operational activities. Assists with activities involved in bridge painting, waterproofing & annual bridge inspection to determine structural adequacy & condition
Using prescribed methods, performs specific portions of a broad assignment (e.g., uses MicroStation computer software package to draft standard detailed construction drawings used in planning & construction of highways including detailed drawings of roadways, culvert replacements, minor structures, signing, roadway illumination & right-of-way; applies standard techniques to adjust data)
Identifies discrepancies in results & corrects by following operations through a series of related steps; plans, designs & coordinates development of drainage systems using knowledge of soils, slope of land & availability of existing drainage; designs structures using established precedents to meet estimated load requirements & to be more efficient, safe, economical & acceptable; reviews highway & bridge plans (e.g., detailed drawings of roadways), contracts & cost estimates for technical & legal accuracy
Reviews environmental documents (e.g., water & air reports) & engineering source documents in the preliminary development stage for accuracy & compliance with specifications
Qualification
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
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1960
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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