Transportation Engineer 1 - Local Programs Project Management, PN 20060609

State of Ohio•Sidney, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 to join their Local Programs Project Management team. This role involves collaborating with Local Public Agencies to program, plan, and deliver future projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, reviewing, and submitting proper documentation for plan and award packages, meeting with local public officials regarding project design, and verifying federal funds and eligibility of work items. The position also requires conferring with supervisors on complex projects and tracking project progress.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
Requires valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.

Nice To Haves

Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Local Public Agencies to program, plan, and deliver future projects.
Assemble, review, and submit proper documentation for plan and award packages.
Meet with local public officials and consultant with them regarding project design.
Verify federal funds and eligibility of various work items for federal funding.
Confer with supervisor or higher-level engineer regarding complex or unusual projects/plans.
Track project progress and review plan submittals from Local Public Agencies.

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