Transportation Engineer 1 (TCE) -20065050

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Transportation Engineer 1 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.

What You Will Do:

·         You will receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.

·         You will work along side of ODOT professional engineers.

·         You will receive hands-on transportation training & experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT. 

Official Position Description:

ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program offers Engineering college graduates a great opportunity to begin, or continue, their career in the Civil Engineering field. The TCE Program provides a thorough introduction to the department’s core engineering disciplines with hands on training in all concentrations of Civil Engineering. ODOT engineers develop traffic models, environmental mitigation documents and create construction plans for upcoming roadway, bridge, culvert, safety, drainage and other projects. ODOT engineers are in the field overseeing projects being constructed. Whether it is a simple roadway resurfacing or the construction of a new bridge, ODOT engineers make sure contractors follow specifications so all projects are properly built. ODOT engineers develop simple and complex traffic management designs, manage ODOT’s motor vehicle fleet and oversee winter operations, a function that is critical to keeping Ohio’s economy moving forward. TCEs are provided 12 months experience & training with a Professional Engineer in the department’s core engineering disciplines: Construction, Design, Planning and Highway Management. Training opportunities include: GEOPAK Microstation, Surveying/CADD, Project Manager Training, Bridges, Safety, plus hundreds of other training options. Upon successful completion of the 12-month TCE Program & passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, TCEs can advance to the next level of the Engineering series.

In Construction:
Inspects standard projects (e.g., bridge overlays, culvert replacements) to ensure contractor
compliance with plans, notes & guidelines (e.g., examines plans, verifies calculations, checks
quantities, estimates costs) & approves use of contingencies (i.e., quantity & plan design changes).
Maintains project records; performs surveying functions; identifies necessary engineering changes
(e.g., performs summarized engineering analyses, makes specific suggestions for remedies).
Performs materials testing assignments (e.g., tests durability of specific mixes for bituminous concrete,
evaluates newly-marketed construction materials).

In Highway Management:
Conducts traffic studies & researches specific locations (e.g., areas of frequent accidents); reviews
lighting plans; assists in planning improvement & reconstruction projects to bring public roads up to
reasonable standards within limitations of regulations (e.g., traffic control, sign control, traffic safety);
determines characteristics of sewage treatment plants & their operations at roadside rest areas; uses
personal computer (e.g., MicroStation) to formulate designs; researches previously implemented
projects to identify whether or not materials & original intent result in anticipated outcome; plans,
designs & coordinates development of drainage systems using knowledge of soils, slope of land &
availability of existing drainage. Participates in county operational activities. Assists with activities
involved in bridge painting, waterproofing & annual bridge inspection to determine structural adequacy
& condition.

In Planning/Production:
Using prescribed methods, performs specific portions of a broad assignment (e.g., uses MicroStation
computer software package to draft standard detailed construction drawings used in planning &
construction of highways including detailed drawings of roadways, culvert replacements, minor
structures, signing, roadway illumination & right-of-way; applies standard techniques to adjust data).
Identifies discrepancies in results & corrects by following operations through a series of related steps;
plans, designs & coordinates development of drainage systems using knowledge of soils, slope of land
& availability of existing drainage; designs structures using established precedents to meet estimated
load requirements & to be more efficient, safe, economical &acceptable; reviews highway & bridge
plans (e.g., detailed drawings of roadways), contracts & cost estimates for technical & legal accuracy.
Reviews environmental documents (e.g., water & air reports) & engineering source documents in the
preliminary development stage for accuracy & compliance with specifications

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.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

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 If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract. 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.