Transportation Engineer ; TEor Transportation Engineer , Capital Program Administrat

Organization

Transportation - District 05

Feb 21, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

District 5 HQ
9600 Jacksontown Road
Jacksontown 43030

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Jacksontown

TE1 $ 30.55 or TE2 $ 33.52

Full-time

07:30 AM to 04:00 PM

OCSEA

Civil Engineering

Engineering, Transportation, Civil Engineering

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management

Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) or Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2), Capital Program Administration/Construction PN

The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications.

Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2 hire will complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program to include a 12‑month training plan & scheduled rotation through the department’s core engineering disciplines;
Planning & Engineering, Construction and Highway Maintenance.

• You will receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
• You will work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
• You will receive hands‑on transportation training & experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT.

• 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; 1st increase after 6 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 the organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

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.

Bachelor's degree in engineering;
Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

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 Bachelor's degree in engineering; valid certificate as Engineer‑In‑Training; 2 yrs. engineering related experience.

— 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

• If operating a state‑owned vehicle, must provide proof of valid driver’s license OR must provide own transportation.
• All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one‑year probationary period.
• ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
• This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
• Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.
• All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an…