Engineer-In-Training (Vacancy)

City of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management, is seeking an entry-level Professional Engineer to develop and apply temporary traffic control concepts across daily operations and events.

Under supervision, the role reviews utility permits, coordinates with construction projects, and collaborates with city divisions and external partners to ensure safe, compliant traffic control within the public right-of-way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with GIS and map reviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review utility installation permits.
• Coordinate with construction projects.
• Collaborate with City Divisions and external stakeholders to ensure proper temporary traffic control.
• Review engineering plans and designs.
• Prepare estimates and support data; conduct site inspections.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Permit review

Interdepartmental coordination

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Under general supervision of a Professional Engineer, this position will work within the Division of Traffic Management’s Temporary Traffic Control Team. This entry-level engineering position will develop and apply fundamental temporary traffic control concepts to a variety of everyday situations. Primary responsibilities include reviewing utility installation permits, coordinating with construction projects, and collaborating with various City Divisions and external stakeholders to ensure proper temporary traffic control is provided and maintained during ongoing work and special events within the public right-of-way. Performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Prepares and reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, or systems;

Prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions;

Prepares proposals and specifications for new construction and facilities repair projects;

Reviews construction documents as a plans examiner trainee for compliance with building and other codes;

Tabulates and evaluates bids on small projects; determines adequacy of various materials used in the projects;

Learns to prepare estimates of costs and quantities of supplies and equipment necessary for construction; learns to test and examine equipment;

Makes site inspections of work; tests and evaluates equipment and materials currently in use;

Prepares technical reports and support data;

Consults with contractors; interprets contract specifications;

Designs small systems and work order plans;

Utilizes database management and analytic tools such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to manage data and to review and generate maps;

May observe construction and provide recommendations concerning construction activities;

May attend review meetings with in-house and outsourced providers;

May supervise subordinate staff engaged in performing paraprofessional engineering work;

May assign work to drafting personnel for completed working drawings of proposed project.

Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Recruitment #: 26-1029-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alexander Zillner

Department of Public Service

Division of Traffic Management

111 N. Front Street / 7th Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer