Transportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Department), PN(s) 20053180

State of Ohio•Akron, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. ODOT takes pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. This position is part of the Construction Department and involves a 12-month training plan with scheduled rotations through core engineering disciplines: Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance. The role provides hands-on transportation training and experience to further a career as an engineer with ODOT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
Valid driver's license required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
The final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Civil Engineering Technical Skills
Civil Engineering Professional Skills
Attention to Detail
Customer Focus
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
Work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
Receive hands-on transportation training and experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT.

Benefits

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)
Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months.
Experience growth opportunities within organization.
Employee tuition reimbursement programs.
Pension plan with 14% employer contribution.