Transportation Engineer ; TEor Transportation Engineer ; TE- Construction, PN

Agency Contact

Amanda Piper - amanda.pipero.gov

Jan 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

District 7 HQ 1001 St. Marys Avenue Sidney 45365

United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Sidney

Full-time

Work Hours:

07:30 AM – 04:30 PM, may vary

OCSEA

TE1 $ 30.55 or TE2 $ 33.52

Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) or Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2) - Construction, PN 2007973

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.
• Inspect, document and administer construction projects for the department.
• Review contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Process payment estimates and change orders on construction projects.
• Problem‑solve at the project level (confer with higher‑level engineers).

• 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; first 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*

• 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 (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.

• Transportation Engineer 1: Bachelor’s degree in engineering;
  Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
• Transportation Engineer 2:
• Valid certificate as Engineer‑In‑Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. experience as Transportation Engineer 1, 85641.
• -Or 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period. Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver’s license or must provide own transportation. This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

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…