Engineer-In-Training (Vacancy) (Extended)

Columbus; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus seeks an entry-level engineer to support the Temporary Traffic Control Team within the Division of Traffic Management. Under supervision, you will review permits, coordinate with construction projects, and collaborate with city divisions and external stakeholders to ensure proper temporary traffic control.

Responsibilities include preparing plans and reports, reviewing construction documents, performing site inspections, and supporting contract administration.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review utility installation permits.
• Coordinate with construction projects.
• Collaborate with City Divisions and external stakeholders to ensure proper temporary traffic control.
• Assists with preparation of plans and designs for structures and facilities.

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)

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer