Transportation Project Engineer

OHM Advisors • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

OHM Advisors is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams on transportation engineering projects. The role oversees projects from preliminary engineering through construction, including design, documentation, cost estimation, and quality assurance and quality control. It also contributes to business development, builds and maintains client relationships, and ensures high-quality project deliverables and client satisfaction. The position calls for an established civil engineering career with experience across varied project scopes and relevant design areas.

The engineer oversees transportation projects such as roadways, roundabouts, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities; develops project plans and construction documents; and supports project planning and funding. The role works with engineers, planners, technicians, clients, ODOT and municipal representatives, and other project stakeholders. The position also involves mentoring entry-level staff and supporting OHM Advisors’ people-focused work to advance communities.

Requirements

• Registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Established career in civil engineering, with experience across diverse project scopes and relevant design areas.
• Experience in business development, marketing, and sales.
• Understanding of ODOT project development processes, design criteria, standards, and specifications.
• Experience working on ODOT, ODOT LAP, and/or municipal roadway projects.
• Experience working with ODOT and community representatives, such as County Engineers, City Managers, and City or Village Councils.
• Working use of OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or MicroStation.
• Understanding of ODOT and City of Columbus design criteria, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, including task budgets, work plans, and sub-consultants.
• Oversee project quality and deliverables from preliminary engineering through construction.
• Mentor and support entry-level staff.
• Ensure work is completed as planned and scheduled.
• Initiate and maintain communication with key project participants.
• Lead development of design plans, proposals, and presentations.
• Document and present work clearly and concisely to teams and clients.
• Oversee transportation design projects, including roadways, roundabouts, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Prepare construction documents and conduct cost estimating.
• Maintain team standards and procedures, check calculations, and conduct QA/QC.
• Support project planning and funding processes.
• Help solve challenging problems and advance client goals.
• Assist with business development and build and maintain client relationships.

Benefits

• BCBSM medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition and certification expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed