Senior Engineering Technician

Position: Senior Engineering Technician (4635-50)

Senior Engineering Technician (4635‑50)

Hamilton County, Ohio

Pay Range

Base pay: $32.00/hr – $39.00/hr

Final date to receive applications

December 30, 2025

Work Location

138 East Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Work Hours

80 Hours Bi‑Weekly

Starting Salary

$32.40 – $39.02 per hour

Job Summary

The Office of the County Engineer provides a variety of important services to the traveling public. There are 423 bridges and over 500 miles of public right‑of‑way—responsibility of the County Engineer. Responsibilities include design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and study, resulting in safety improvements or regulations in compliance with State law. Join our team and make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, accreting paid vacation and sick time, earned personal days. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (14% employer contribution & defined benefit option). Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer‑Paid Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On‑Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, and expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources.

General

Description

Under general supervision, the Senior Engineering Technician may perform intermediate to senior technical duties in both office and field settings in support of the Engineer’s Office. Tasks may include preparing, modifying, and reviewing designs, drawings, plans, layouts, and other project documentation for construction projects; reviewing proposed construction plans and specifications; ensuring compliance with applicable state and county regulations. Specific responsibilities will vary based on departmental needs and project requirements.

Potential

Areas of Work

• Planning, design, Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), construction management, studies, computations, land surveying, land record management, asset management, or field operations.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology, GIS Technology, Construction Technology, or related field; and four (4) years’ work experience in contract and project administration; or equivalent combination. Must possess ability to effectively lead and manage activities of other team members, assign daily activities, document performance measurements, provide professional feedback, and complete evaluations.

Licensure

/ Certification Requirements

Valid state residency driver’s license and remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.

Equipment Operated

Vehicles, modern office equipment, mobile devices, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/Drones), machetes, metal detectors, jackhammers, modern land surveying field equipment, construction engineering testing equipment, traffic asset condition assessment equipment, traffic study equipment, underground stormwater assessment equipment, environmental monitoring equipment, Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Duties (Essential Functions)

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Assist in preparation and review of design drawings, layouts, contract plans, and specifications.
• Help prepare project documentation such as quantity estimates, bid documents, right‑of‑way plans, and legal descriptions.
• Review plans and specifications to verify compliance with agreements, project requirements, state and local construction specifications.
• Make drafting changes to plans and assist townships with contracts for programs like the Road Resurfacing Program.
• Participate in project teams and prepare related documentation.
• Participate in field investigations and research findings for various projects.
• Complete standardized transportation system asset condition assessments and update inventories using modern office and field equipment.
• Investigate complaints, prepare reports, recommend solutions.
• Conduct research related to right‑of‑way needs.
• Use computers to calculate, tabulate, file and maintain records.
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