Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) or Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2), Design, PN 20050898

State of Ohio • Bowling Green, OH

3d • 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 is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) or Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2). The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications. The hire will complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, which includes a 12-month training plan and scheduled rotations through the department’s core engineering disciplines: Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance. This role offers a thorough introduction to these core civil engineering disciplines, working alongside ODOT professional engineers, and gaining hands-on transportation training and experience needed to further a career with ODOT.

Requirements

• Transportation Engineer 1: Bachelor's degree in engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
• Transportation Engineer 2: Valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 1, 85641.
• OR Transportation Engineer 2: Bachelor's degree in engineering; valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. engineering related experience.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.
• 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.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
• Work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
• Receive hands-on transportation training & 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level