Transportation Engineer 3 - Construction, Design, LPA - PN 20056115 - Cuyahoga County

State of Ohio • Garfield Heights, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The ODOT District 12 Capital Programs Department, which includes the Planning, Design, and Construction sections, has several position vacancies that require the expertise of a professional engineer. The district’s emphasis on positioning itself for the future presents a great opportunity to join a high-performing staff that is 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 any of the following areas at District 12: TE3 – Construction, TE3 - Design Engineering Project Lead, or TE3 – Local Public Agency (LPA) Project Lead.

Requirements

• Licensed as a registered professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
• 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers OR 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering-related research (i.e., conducting engineering-related research only applies to staff specialist positions).
• If assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess a valid driver’s license.
• OR 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642.
• Good understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and the ODOT project development process.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and contract documents.
• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting and building relationships with various team members, project stakeholders, public officials, contractors, and external customers.
• All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• Adherence to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and being a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about public service, conscientious, self-directed, adaptable problem solvers, and take initiative to manage issues independently.
• Values and pursues professional development by utilizing training opportunities available to ODOT employees, such as CADD, project management, subsurface utility relocation, and other technical trainings.
• Takes pride in your work, thrives on continuous improvement, values a team environment, and 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.
• Oversee the plan development of multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Assist with project scope development, including schedule and budget.
• Coordinate project delivery through ODOT’s Project Development Process (PDP).
• Lead and oversee the plan development process, which includes performing reviews (e.g., AER, Stages, etc.) for conformance with ODOT Standards and Federal compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders, local agencies, and internal staff.
• Plan, organize, and conduct project meetings.
• Answer pre-bid questions.
• Address design-related construction issues.
• Coordinate project delivery through ODOT’s Project Development Process (PDP) and the Locally Administered Transportation Projects (LATP) Manual.
• Provide project oversight on multiple LPA-sponsored projects simultaneously, including Local Let and ODOT Let.
• Provide guidance and direction from scope development through completion of Plan, Specification, and Estimate (PS&E).
• Lead and oversee the plan development process, which includes performing reviews (e.g., AER, Stages, etc.) for conformance with ODOT Standards and Federal compliance requirements, documenting decision-making.
• Assist the LPA Program Manager by coordinating regularly with Local Public Agencies/Project Sponsors, including attending meetings and site visits.
• Review project estimates, funding participation, and TIP/STIP coordination.
• Monitor the LPA’s plan delivery process, schedule, and budget.
• Provide support with the consultant selection process.
• Work with LPAs and internal staff on ODOT-let projects to address design-related construction issues.
• Assist LPAs with challenging design issues or unique situations.

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees