Transportation Engineer 1 - Bridge & Culvert Assessment, PN 20060719

State of Ohio • Sidney, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Engineer 1 works in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 07 and supports bridge and culvert assessment and project development. The role creates and maintains bridge inventory and inspection records, assists with bridge and culvert inspections, and manages the culvert inspection program. It identifies culvert and bridge needs, helps prioritize corrective activities, and prepares preliminary engineering analyses and cost estimates for bridge and culvert projects. The position also assists with hydraulic investigations and performs hydraulic analysis and culvert plan development for HMA projects.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position represented by OCSEA. The regular schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, though hours may vary. The position is overtime-eligible under FLSA standards. New bargaining-unit employees serve a one-year probationary period, and the selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check. If operating a state-owned vehicle, the employee must provide proof of a valid driver’s license; otherwise, the employee must provide their own transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Accepted by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors to take the Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam).
• If operating a state-owned vehicle, provide proof of a valid driver’s license; otherwise, provide own transportation.
• The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate bridge inventory and inspection records.
• Assist with bridge and culvert inspections.
• Manage the culvert inspection program.
• Identify culvert needs and program projects.
• Assist with hydraulic investigations.
• Perform hydraulic analysis and develop culvert plans for HMA projects.
• Identify bridge needs and prioritize corrective activities.
• Prepare preliminary engineering analysis for bridge and culvert projects.
• Prepare bridge and culvert estimates.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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