Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2, Design, PN 20050898

State of Ohio; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Public retirement system options

Job summary

Ohio Department of Transportation, District 2 in Bowling Green, OH is hiring Transportation Engineer 1 or 2. The role offers a structured 12-month training plan across planning, engineering, construction and highway maintenance with hands-on experience alongside seasoned engineers.

Compensation starts at $31.47–$34.53 per hour, with a Mon-Fri schedule and standard state benefits. Entry requires an engineering degree or EIT eligibility, plus registration requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; EIT eligibility in Ohio.
• Engineer-In-Training certification or eligibility by Ohio Board.
• 2 yrs engineering-related experience for TE2 or 0-12 mos for TE1.

Responsibilities

• You will receive a thorough introduction to core civil engineering disciplines.
• You will work alongside ODOT professional engineers on projects.
• You will gain hands-on transportation training to advance your career.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Ohio Department of Transportation, District 2

Agency Contact Name and Information: Christine Clody, [e-mail]

Work Location: 317 E. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402

Compensation: $31.47 or $34.53

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 7:30AM - 4:00PM, may vary

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OSCEA

Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2 hire will complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program to include a 12 month training plan & scheduled rotation through the department’s core engineering disciplines; Planning & Engineering, Construction and Highway Maintenance.

What You’ll Do:

You will receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
You will work along side of ODOT professional engineers.
Youwill receive hands-on transportation training & experience needed tofurther your career as an engineer with ODOT

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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.

Qualifications:

TransportationEngineer 1:
Bachelor's degreein engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EITexam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

TransportationEngineer 2:
Valid certificateas Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board ofRegistration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. asTransportation Engineer 1, 85641.

-Or Bachelor'sdegree in engineering; valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued oraccepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers& Surveyors; 2 yrs. engineering related experience.

-Or equivalent ofMinimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted forthe experience required, but not for the mandated registration.

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.