Natural Resources Engineer

• Assist in reviews of detailed construction plans and specifications for dams and levees for compliance with appropriate criteria and make recommendations for approval, disapproval, or modification of the plans to project manager.
• Assist with detailed hydrologic, hydraulic and stability analyses of embankments that includes analysis of spillways and other appurtenances to evaluate their integrity and safety.
• Travel to dam sites throughout the state of Ohio to conduct and assist with detailed engineering inspections of existing and proposed dams.
• Prepare, assist, and review written reports of inspections
• Starting hourly pay of $31.47hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.08/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

• Assist in reviews of detailed construction plans and specifications for dams and levees for compliance with appropriate criteria and make recommendations for approval, disapproval, or modification of the plans to project manager.
• Assist with detailed hydrologic, hydraulic and stability analyses of embankments that includes analysis of spillways and other appurtenances to evaluate their integrity and safety.
• Travel to dam sites throughout the state of Ohio to conduct and assist with detailed engineering inspections of existing and proposed dams.
• Prepare, assist, and review written reports of inspections
• Starting hourly pay of $31.47hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.08/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

Must test & pass Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam & be issued valid Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate by State Licensing Board within 180 days of start date.

Engineering degree from recognized school or college which has been accredited by accreditation board for engineering & technology or that has been evaluated by National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES) Credentials Evaluations as meeting the NCEES Engineering Education Standard.

Civil Engineering

Inspection Principles

Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail

Natural Resources

Theresa Ellis, theresa.elliso.gov or

Oct 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

OH Dept of Naturl Resc Complex

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Full-time

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM, (subject to change)

Classified

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland.

We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who want to play a key role for the position Natural Resources Engineer 1 within the Division of Water assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse…