Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2/Office of Pavement Engineering, PN 20049456

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Pension plan with 14% employer contrib

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2 in Columbus, OH. This full-time position falls under the Office of Pavement Engineering and offers a structured career path with eligibility for union benefits.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate, with a clear path to professional registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and an EIT certification.
• 12 months of experience as Transportation Engineer 1.
• 2 years engineering-related experience may be substituted for the experience.
• Engineering registration requirements per Ohio Board of Registration for PE & Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Learn from a licensed professional engineer about pavement engineering.
• Assist with pavement design & rehabilitation analysis and recommendations.
• Make recommendations to higher-level engineers on pavement-related research and implementation.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2/Office of Pavement Engineering, PN 20049456 (260007JI)

Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2/Office of Pavement Engineering, PN 20049456 ( 260007JI )

Organization

Transportation - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information : Josh Bowman, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Ohio Dept of Transportation 1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor Columbus 43223

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : TE1 $31.47-$46.08 or TE2 $34.53-$50.66

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical Skills : Civil Engineering

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management

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The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications.

What You Will Do

• Learn from a licensed professional engineer about pavement engineering


• Assist with pavement design & rehabilitation analysis & recommendations for the Departments pavement design program.

Make recommendations to higher-level engineer on state-funded pavement-related research projects & assists with the implementation of successful research .

Who we are looking for

• Able to work independently & collaboratively to interpret problems & develop solutions.


• Knack for handling multiple projects & tasks simultaneously


• Facilitate a positive working relationship with districts & other project staff

Benefits to you

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.


• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick & personal leave.


• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.


• Receive regular pay increases; 1st after 6 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.

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)

*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

Bachelor's degree in engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 1, 85641.

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

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

Transportation Engineer 1

Bachelor's degree in engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Transportation Engineer 2

Valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued or accepted as equivalent by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 1, 85641.

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

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

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

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.