Transportation Engineer 3/Roadway Hydraulic Engineer, Office of

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

This position is overtime exempt per FLSA standards

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

The final candidate selected for this 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 prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

What you will be doing:

Serve as subject matter expert in hydraulic engineering providing customer support for consultants and ODOT districts.

Participate in development of hydraulic engineering design policies and construction specifications.

Serve on research panels.

Perform hydraulic plan reviews.

Use OpenRoads Designer and Utilities (prior experience would be a plus)

Benefits to you:

Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.

Receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.

Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.

Experience growth opportunities within organization.

Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.

Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Licensed as registered professional engineer by 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 valid driver’s license.

-Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers &

Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader or supervisor 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 applies only to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess 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

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.

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.