Mechanical Engineer/ Transportation Engineer 1, PN 20050712

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 for the Office of Equipment Management. This role involves the design, manufacturing, testing, and implementation of ODOT’s snow and ice removal equipment. The engineer will create technical specifications and drawings for components of ODOT’s snow plow trucks, including chassis, hydraulic systems, plows, and bodies. Additionally, the position requires working with ODOT’s counties and districts to evaluate and train on load and weight distribution of their equipment. This role offers hands-on transportation training and experience to further a career as an engineer with ODOT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Responsibilities

Design, manufacturing, testing and implementation of ODOT’s snow and ice removal equipment.
Create technical specifications and drawings for all components of ODOT’s snow plow trucks i.e. chassis, hydraulic systems, plows, bodies.
Work with ODOT’s counties and districts evaluating and training on load and weight distribution of their equipment.
Work alongside of 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 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 )
Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
Receive regular pay increases; 1st after 6 months.
Experience growth opportunities within organization.
Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.