Transportation Engineer 4 - Test Lab

State of Ohio • Marietta, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Engineer 4 supervises personnel and directs the operation of the District Testing Office and Lab. The role ensures that policies established by the District and Central Testing Lab are carried out by comparing specifications and policies with actual procedures and resolving discrepancies. It certifies materials for construction contracts and approves material invoices for maintenance purchase orders in accordance with contract requirements and department regulations. The position also serves as the District Warranty Coordinator, District Construction Monitor for LPA Projects, and Area Engineer for District-wide maintenance contracts.

This is a permanent, full-time, classified position with the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 10, based at 338 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, Ohio. The regular schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, though hours may vary based on operational need. The position is overtime-exempt under FLSA standards and is designated as a Career Professional position. Exempt new hires serve a one-year probationary period. The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Be licensed as a registered professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
• Have 2 years of experience as a group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction and training to employees engaged in engineering projects, or 2 years of experience managing engineering research projects where applicable to staff specialist positions; alternatively, have 12 months of experience as a Transportation Engineer 3 (classification 85643).
• Equivalent experience may substitute for the stated experience requirement, but not for the mandated professional engineer registration.
• Possess a valid driver's license if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to and inspect project sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and direct the operation of the District Testing Office and Lab.
• Ensure District and Central Testing Lab policies are carried out by comparing specifications and policies with actual procedures and resolving discrepancies.
• Certify materials for construction contracts.
• Approve material invoices for maintenance purchase orders in accordance with contract requirements and department regulations.
• Serve as the District Warranty Coordinator.
• Serve as the District Construction Monitor for LPA Projects.
• Serve as Area Engineer for District-wide maintenance contracts.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed