Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2, Design, PN 20050898

State of Ohio•Bowling Green, OH
•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2 hire will complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, including 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 with the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 2, at 317 E. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with work hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which may vary. Compensation is listed as $31.47 or $34.53.

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 (85641); or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued or accepted as equivalent by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors, and two years of engineering-related experience.
  • Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications may substitute for required experience, but not for mandated registration.

Responsibilities

  • Complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program, including a 12-month training plan and scheduled rotations through Planning & Engineering, Construction, and Highway Maintenance.
  • Receive an introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
  • Work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
  • Receive hands-on transportation training and experience to further an engineering career with ODOT.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 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
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