Transportation Engineer 1 / Transportation Engineer 2 - PN20065682 Ashland

State of Ohio • Ashland, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will be placed in the classification of Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) or Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2). This role involves completing 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 position offers a thorough introduction to these disciplines, working alongside ODOT professional engineers, and gaining hands-on transportation training and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors (for TE1)
• Valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors (for TE2)
• 12 months of experience as Transportation Engineer 1 (for TE2)
• 2 years of engineering-related experience (alternative for TE2)
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment may be substituted for experience, but not for mandated registration.

Nice To Haves

• Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

• Receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
• Work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
• Receive hands-on transportation training and experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months
• Extensive benefits package including Medical
• FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period
• Growth opportunities within the organization
• Employee tuition reimbursement programs
• Pension plan with 14% employer contribution
• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• 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: Entry Level