Transportation Engineer 2

Transportation Engineer 2 (Capital Programs Administration-Survey Section), PN 20054222

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

Official Position Description

M anages complex projects independently in Production (e.g., new location, new alignment, multi-lane &/or bi-directional reconstruction, major structures) by generating &/or reviewing detailed drawings using CADD or drafting equipment, design software, & engineering principles (e.g. structural steel design, structural concrete design, hydraulic design, geometric design, statistical analysis, cost analysis) in development of construction project plans under the general supervision of a registered professional engineer. Conducts reviews of highway & bridge construction plans, contracts & cost estimates for technical accuracy. Performs field review to evaluate land feature that will impact design of project. Coordinates & requests field work as necessary. Under the supervision of higher level exempt engineer, assists in the necessary geometrics & analytical calculations; calculates quantities. Assures accurate & timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the program, (i.e., ELLIS, TMS) & assures that the business rules, policies, & procedures are implemented, used, & maintained as standard business practice in the designated work environments.

Prepares required reports relative to assigned projects/plans; prepares or reviews cost estimates; confers with supervisor or higher level engineer regarding unusual or complex problems or to obtain approval on plans. Provides technical assistance & direction to technicians & subordinate engineers on squad/team; assists in training of squad/team members.

Reviews & checks plans for engineering accuracy & compliance with design criteria; prepares construction change orders; maintains project records.

Performs other duties as assigned by higher authority. Meets with the public, government officials, & property owners to provide information regarding the design of projects. Attends training, technical & professional meetings to keep informed of new design criteria & policies.

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

- Bachelor's degree in engineering; valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. engineering related experience.

-Or Valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 1, 85641.

-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: Civil Engineering, Equipment Operations

Technical Skills: Active Learning, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Time Management

Background Check: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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.

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