Transportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (District 4 Capital Programs

Transportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (District 4 Capital Programs-In-House Design Section), PN 20054199 (250005LE)

Transportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (District 4 Capital Programs-In-House Design Section), PN 20054199

(250005LE)

Organization: Transportation - District 04

Agency Contact Name and Information: ...

Unposting Date: Aug 6, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: District 4 HQ 2088 South Arlington Street Akron 44306

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron

Compensation: $30.55

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 07:00 AM TO 03:30 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Engineering, Civil Engineering

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management

Agency Overview

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

Job Description

Transportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (District 4 Captial Programs-In-House Design Section, PN 20055259

Work Location: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 S. Arlington Road Akron, Ohio 44306

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 recieve a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.

You will work along side of ODOT professional engineers.

You will recieve hands-on transportation training & experience needed to futher ypur career as an engineer with ODOT.

Benefits to you:

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 4 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 organization.

Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.

Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

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

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering, Engineering

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Time Management

Background Check: The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

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 (1) year probationary period.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

Valid driver's license required.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May require travel where employee must provide own transportation; may be exposed to unsafe conditions when conducting inspections; may work varying hours.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.