Engineer (Transportation and Mobility)

City of Gahanna; West Virginia; On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Engineer plays a key role in shaping the city’s mobility network by managing the planning, design, and construction of roadway, pedestrian, bike, and traffic improvement projects. This position leads capital improvement initiatives, oversees the ADA transition plan, reviews private development proposals, and provides technical guidance across city departments.

The role also conducts traffic engineering analyses to enhance safety and optimize traffic flow while serving as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience leading engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer Certification and ability to utilize in Ohio.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage roadway, pedestrian, and traffic improvement projects.
• Lead capital improvement initiatives and oversee the ADA transition plan.
• Review private development proposals and provide technical guidance across city departments.
• Conduct traffic engineering analyses to improve safety and traffic flow.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Project leadership

Communication

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Synchro

SimTraffic

Office suite

Job description

The Transportation Engineer plays a key role in shaping the city’s mobility network by managing the planning, design, and construction of roadway, pedestrian, bike, and traffic improvement projects. This position leads capital improvement initiatives, oversees the ADA transition plan, reviews private development proposals, and provides technical guidance across city departments. The role also conducts traffic engineering analyses to enhance safety and optimize traffic flow while serving as a responsive resource for residents with infrastructure or transportation concerns. It’s a dynamic opportunity for an engineer who thrives on problem-solving, project leadership, and strengthening community mobility.

Starting Salary Range

The starting salary is between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($66,955.20 annually - $82,014.40 annually).

Candidates will start at the minimum of the range unless their skills, experience, education or other factors exceed the qualifications for the position.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field and two (2) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a related engineering role that would demonstrate effectiveness in leading engineering projects and providing technical expertise.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

1. Professional Engineer Certification (and ability to utilize in Ohio)
2. Current and valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• Civil engineering principles, practices, concepts, procedures, and methods
• General construction practices, methods and procedures
• Municipal government structure and processes
• Managerial principles, concepts, practices, and procedures
• All applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job
• Budget development policies and procedures
• Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations

Skill in:

• Synchro and SimTraffic
• AutoCAD, GIS, and computer aided design software
• Using basic software such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner

• Planning, organizing, assigning, delegating, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of consultants

• Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job

Ability to: (Mental and Physical Abilities)

• Apply an extensive variety of complex technical engineering principles to field conditions
• Review and analyze construction plans to determine compliance with applicable specifications, regulations, codes and ordinances
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; speak and hear; use color, texture, sound, shape and odor perception; push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Why Gahanna?

Named one of the 'Best Hometowns' by Ohio Magazine, Gahanna offers 750+ acres of parkland, vibrant neighborhoods, opportunities for business growth and more! Only eight miles from downtown Columbus and minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Gahanna is a choice location for business and leisure. With a strong emphasis on community, family and fun, Gahanna offers a wide variety of seasonal and special events.