Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2

State of Ohio • Ashland, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2 hire will complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, which includes a 12-month training plan and scheduled rotations through the department’s core engineering disciplines: Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance. The role provides an introduction to these disciplines, work alongside ODOT professional engineers, and hands-on transportation training and experience to support career development as an engineer with ODOT.

The position is permanent and full-time, located at 906 North Clark Avenue, Ashland, Ohio. Work hours may vary based on operational need. The position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards. Bargaining-unit new hires serve a one-year probationary period. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check; prior convictions will be individually assessed before an applicant is excluded from consideration. The position will be filled pursuant to the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

Requirements

• For Transportation Engineer 1: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and acceptance to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination (EIT exam) by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
• For Transportation Engineer 2: Valid Engineer-In-Training certificate issued or accepted as equivalent by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors, and 12 months of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1 (classification 85641); or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a valid Engineer-In-Training certificate issued or accepted as equivalent by the board, and two years of engineering-related experience.
• Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications may substitute for the required experience, but not for mandated registration.
• The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, including a 12-month training plan and scheduled rotations through Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance.
• Work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
• Receive hands-on transportation training and experience.

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
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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