OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 12 - CAPITAL PROGRAMS - TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER 3 - CONSTRUCTION, LPA, DESIGN - PN: 20056115

What You Will Do:
The ODOT District 12 Capital Programs Department, which includes the Planning, Design, and Construction sections, has several position vacancies that require the expertise of a professional engineer. The district’s emphasis on positioning itself for the future presents a great opportunity to join a high-performing staff that is focused on personal and professional growth, teamwork, and public service. District 12 continuously delivers a construction program that averages over $270M per year, with projects that have a wide range of complexities in both rural and urban environments. If you are a highly motivated individual who values challenging work and a good work/home life balance, consider how you can contribute in any of the following areas at District 12:

TE3 – Construction
- Oversee and administer multiple construction projects of varying complexity.
- Work closely with Design and Maintenance Departments to address issues and future project considerations.
- Perform constructability plan reviews.
- Process change orders and estimates.
- Utilize multiple computer software programs such as GoForms, Mobile Inspector, AASHTOWare Project (AWP), etc. to manage construction projects.
- Manage in-house and consultant inspection staff.
- Act as a mentor for upcoming project engineers and interns.

TE3 - Design Engineering Project Lead
- Oversee the plan development of multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Assist with project scope development, including schedule and budget.
- Coordinate project delivery through ODOT’s Project Development Process (PDP)
- Lead and oversee the plan development process, which includes performing reviews (e.g., AER, Stages, etc.) for conformance with ODOT Standards and Federal compliance requirements.
- Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders, local agencies, and internal staff.
- Plan, organize, and conduct project meetings.
- Answer pre-bid questions.
- Address design-related construction issues.

TE3 – Local Public Agency (LPA) Project Lead
- Coordinate project delivery through ODOT’s Project Development Process (PDP) and the Locally Administered Transportation Projects (LATP) Manual.
- Provide project oversight on multiple LPA-sponsored projects simultaneously, including Local Let and ODOT Let.
- Provide guidance and direction from scope development through completion of Plan, Specification, and Estimate (PS&E).
- Lead and oversee the plan development process, which includes performing reviews (e.g., AER, Stages, etc.) for conformance with ODOT Standards and Federal compliance requirements, documenting decision-making.
- Assist the LPA Program Manager by coordinating regularly with Local Public Agencies/Project Sponsors, including attending meetings and site visits.
- Review project estimates, funding participation, and TIP/STIP coordination.
- Monitor the LPA’s plan delivery process, schedule, and budget.
- Provide support with the consultant selection process.
- Work with LPAs and internal staff on ODOT-let projects to address design-related construction issues.
- Assist LPAs with challenging design issues or unique situations.

Who we are looking for:
The district 12 Capital Programs Department is seeking licensed Professional Engineers in the State of Ohio who are passionate about public service, conscientious, self-directed, adaptable problem solvers, and take initiative to manage issues independently. The candidates should have a good understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and the ODOT project development process. The candidates should also have proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and contract documents. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting and building relationships with various team members, project stakeholders, public officials, contractors, and external customers. Candidates who value and pursue professional development can build upon their expertise and experience by utilizing the many training opportunities available to ODOT employees, such as CADD, project management, subsurface utility relocation, and other technical trainings. If you are someone who takes pride in your work, thrives on continuous improvement, values a team environment, and wants to be an active part in developing the workforce of the future, then you will fit in with the culture at ODOT District 12!

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Licensed as a registered professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering-related research (i.e., conducting engineering-related research only applies to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess a valid driver’s license.

-Or licensed as registered professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess a valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.

This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

Background Check: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.