Transportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (Construction Department), PN(s) 20054080, 20056253, 20054069
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1/Transportation Civil Engineer to join their Construction Department. This role is part of ODOT's Transportation Civil Engineering Program, which includes a 12-month training plan with scheduled rotations through core engineering disciplines: Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance. The successful candidate will receive a thorough introduction to these disciplines, work alongside ODOT professional engineers, and gain hands-on transportation training and experience to further their career with ODOT. ODOT oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges, focusing on providing safe and efficient roadways for Ohio and its travelers.
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.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Must undergo a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Civil Engineering Technical Skills
- Civil Engineering Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program.
- Undergo a 12-month training plan with scheduled rotations 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.
- Conduct inspections.
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 4 months.
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
