Transportation Engineer ; TEor Transportation Engineer , District PN

Organization

Transportation - District 06

Agency Contact:
Melissa Stroud;
Melissa.

Stroudo.gov

District 6 HQ: 400 East William Street, Delaware, OH 43015

TE1: $30.55 per hour; TE2: $33.52 per hour

Schedule:

Full‑time, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm;
Union: OCSEA

Civil Engineering

• Engineering, Civil Engineering
• Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management

The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications. Transportation Engineer 1 or 2 hires will complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, including a 12‑month training plan and scheduled rotations through Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance.

What you will do:

• Receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
• Work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
• Receive hands‑on transportation training and experience to advance your engineering career.

Enjoy an excellent work/life balance and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and 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)
• Pension plan with 14% employer contribution

Bachelor’s degree in engineering. For Transportation Engineer 1: acceptance for the Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors. For Transportation Engineer 2: valid Engineer‑In‑Training certificate issued or accepted as equivalent, plus 12 months experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, or bachelor’s degree plus 2 years engineering‑related experience. Equivalent minimum class qualifications may substitute the required experience, but not for the mandated registration.

Position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards. All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one‑year probationary period. Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check. All candidates applying must 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.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).