Transportation Engineer 3 - Construction Engineer - PN 20056055 - Garfield Hts., Cuyahoga County

State of Ohio • Garfield Heights, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The ODOT District 12 Capital Programs Department, which includes the Planning, Design, and Construction sections, has a position vacancy that requires the expertise of a professional engineer. Recent retirements and the District’s emphasis on positioning itself for the future present a great opportunity to join a high performing staff who are focused on personal and professional growth, teamwork, and public service. District 12 continuously delivers a construction program that averages over $270M per year with projects that have a wide range of complexities in both rural and urban environments. If you are a highly motivated individual who values challenging work and a good work/home life balance, consider how you can contribute in the following area at District 12: TE3 – Construction.

Requirements

• Licensed as a registered professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
• 12 months of experience as a group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians and/or lower-level engineers.
• OR 12 months of experience in conducting engineering-related research (this applies only to staff specialist positions).
• OR 12 months of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2, 85642.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and contract documents.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to and inspect project sites.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about public service.
• Conscientious, self-directed, adaptable problem solver.
• Takes initiative to manage issues independently.
• Good understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and the ODOT Construction and Materials Specifications.
• Candidates who value and pursue professional development.
• Takes pride in work.
• Thrives on continuous improvement.
• Values a team environment.
• Wants to be an active part in developing the workforce of the future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer multiple construction projects of varying complexity.
• Work closely with Design and Maintenance Departments to address issues and future project considerations.
• Perform constructability plan reviews.
• Process change orders and estimates.
• Utilize multiple computer software programs such as GoForms, Mobile Inspector, AASHTOWare Project (AWP), etc. to manage construction projects.
• Manage in-house and consultant inspection staff.
• Act as a mentor for upcoming project engineers and interns.

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)

What This Job Offers

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