Transportation Engineer - Planning​/Traffic Safety, PN

Transportation Engineer 1 - Planning/Traffic Safety, PN  ( 260007GJ )

Transportation
- District 07

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Amanda Piper amanda.pipero.gov

Oct 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

District 7 HQ 1001 St. Marys Avenue Sidney 45365

United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Sidney

$31.47 - $46.08

Full-time

Work Hours : 07:30 AM To 04:30 PM, may vary

Union : OCSEA

Civil Engineering

Engineering, Civil Engineering

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

Ohio Department of Transportation 5.76K subscribers

Review & design simple plans for proposed highway construction projects in the Planning & Programs Office.

Performs field inspections to analyze physical conditions and collect data.

Prepares work orders.

Prepares reports, plans and exhibits for public meetings & attends public meetings.

Respond to written inquiries from the public and governmental officials.

Monitors and updates progress for status reports (e.g., safety annual work plan).

• 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; 1 st increase after 6 months.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.

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)

* 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.

Job

Skills:

Civil Engineering

If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.

Requires valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

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.

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 an applicant from consideration.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should 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). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.