ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering (TCE) Program offers Engineering college graduates a great opportunity to begin, or continue, their career in the Civil Engineering field. The TCE Program provides a thorough introduction to the department’s core engineering disciplines with hands on training in all concentrations of Civil Engineering. ODOT engineers develop traffic models, environmental mitigation documents and create construction plans for upcoming roadway, bridge, culvert, safety, drainage and other projects. ODOT engineers are in the field overseeing projects being constructed. Whether it is a simple roadway resurfacing or the construction of a new bridge, ODOT engineers make sure contractors follow specifications so all projects are properly built. ODOT engineers develop simple and complex traffic management designs, manage ODOT’s motor vehicle fleet and oversee winter operations, a function that is critical to keeping Ohio’s economy moving forward. TCEs are provided 12 months experience & training with a Professional Engineer in the department’s core engineering disciplines: Construction, Design, Planning and Highway Management. Training opportunities include: GEOPAK Microstation, Surveying/CADD, Project Manager Training, Bridges, Safety, plus hundreds of other training options. Upon successful completion of the 12 month TCE Program & passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, TCEs can advance to the next level of the Engineering series.

Official Position Description:

Employee works for a Registered Professional Engineer in order to accomplish assignments. Individual project assignments will be made by a licensed engineer in the assigned District/Central Office location. An evaluation report is completed denoting employee performance by a licensed engineer at the completion of each assignment.

Over a time period of approximately 12 months, TE1s participate in a work based training program (i.e., receives on-the-job training) intended to provide comprehensive experience of the engineering functions within the Ohio Department of Transportation. TE1s will each rotate to participate in projects/assignments in each of the following work units: Construction, Highway Management, & Planning & Engineering. Participants will facilitate operational efficiency in each of these work units by performing the following tasks, including but not limited to, representing the department acting as a liaison to relay project information between &/or to departmental offices, engineers, or inspectors, contractors, etc.; developing professional, productive internal & external customer service relationships; practicing evaluating the impact of decision(s) on project scope, coworkers, contractors, public safety, & public image of agency overall, etc., along with other related administrative tasks.

The rotation assignments will include duties prescribed by the work unit assignment as follows:

In Construction:

Travels & inspects existing simple & standard projects (e.g., guardrail, two-lane resurfacing, striping, ditch lay-overs, bridge overlays, culvert replacements) to ensure contractor compliance to plans, notes, & guidelines (e.g., examines plans; verifies calculations; checks quantities; estimates costs) & approves use of contingencies (i.e., quantity & plan design changes). Maintains project records using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel); performs surveying functions using surveying equipment; identifies necessary engineering changes which include: field operations, summarized engineering analysis & specific suggestions for remedies. Performs materials testing assignments (e.g., durability of specific mixes for bituminous concrete, evaluations of newly marketed construction materials).

In Highway Management:

Conducts traffic studies & researches specific locations (e.g., high accident areas); reviews lighting plans; assists in planning improvement & reconstruction projects to ensure public roads meet reasonable standards within limitations of regulations (e.g., maintenance of traffic control, sign control, traffic safety, minor structures); establishes characteristics of sewage treatment plants & their operations at roadside rest areas; formulates designs; researches previously implemented projects to identify if materials & original intent resulted in anticipated outcome. Work with county operational activities. Assists with activities involved in bridge painting, waterproofing, & annual bridge inspection to determine structural adequacy & condition.

In Planning/Engineering:

Using prescribed methods, a computer & related software (e.g., MicroStation), performs specific portions of a broad assignment (e.g., drafts detailed construction drawings used in planning & construction of highways; applies standard techniques to adjust data). Identifies discrepancies in results; corrects by following operations through a series of related steps; plans, designs, & coordinates development of drainage systems utilizing knowledge of soils, slope of land & availability of existing drainage; designs structures using established precedents to meet estimated load requirements, to be more efficient, safe, economical, acceptable; reviews highway & bridge plans (i.e., minor structures), contracts & cost estimates for technical & legal accuracy. Reviews environmental documents (e.g., water & air reports) & engineering source documents in the preliminary development stage for accuracy & compliance to specifications.

Knowledge of civil engineering technology; OSHA safety practices*; public relations*. Skill in use of computer, CADD & drafting equipment. Ability to understand civil engineering technology; use statistical analysis; comprehend & interpret plans & specifications to conduct standard inspections or design standard plans; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle routine & sensitive contacts with public government officials & property owners concerning assigned projects/plans.
(*)Developed after employment.

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

Must possess bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Must have been accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT) Exam by Ohio Board of Registration for Processional Engineers & Surveyors

If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license.

All Bargaining Unit new hires MUST serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

Based on job duties, this position is designated as NOT telework eligible.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.