Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) or Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2), District 6 PN 20058555, 20058530

State of Ohio•Delaware, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is hiring for a Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2 position within District 6. The selected candidate will participate in ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, which includes a 12-month training plan and scheduled rotations through core engineering disciplines such as Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance. This role offers a comprehensive introduction to civil engineering, opportunities to collaborate with professional engineers, and hands-on training essential for career advancement within ODOT. The State of Ohio operates as a drug-free workplace, and this position may be subject to additional restrictions. It is eligible for overtime based on FLSA Standards, and new hires are required to complete a one-year probationary period. A criminal background check is mandatory for the final candidate, and all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as employment visa sponsorship is not available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Requirements

For Transportation Engineer 1: Bachelor's degree in engineering
For Transportation Engineer 1: Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors
For Transportation Engineer 2: Valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 months experience as Transportation Engineer 1, 85641
Alternatively for 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 years engineering related experience
Job Skills: Civil Engineering
Authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available)
Undergo a criminal background check
Adhere to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Responsibilities

Complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, including a 12-month training plan and scheduled rotation through the department’s core engineering disciplines: Planning & Engineering, Construction and Highway Maintenance
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
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
Extensive benefits package
Growth opportunities within organization
Employee tuition reimbursement programs
Pension plan with 14% employer contribution