Transportation Engineer 3 (Capital Programs Administration), PN 20056201

Ohio; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ohio is seeking a skilled staff specialist to oversee engineering projects. This role requires managing teams, developing project plans, and ensuring project feasibility. Candidates must possess a professional engineer license and relevant leadership experience. Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities are included.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave.

11 paid holidays per year.

Regular pay increases.

Extensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance.

Opportunities for growth within the organization.

Participation in employee tuition reimbursement programs.

Pension plan with a 14% employer contribution.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a professional engineer with equivalent qualifications.
• 12 months' experience as a group or project leader or in engineering research.
• Valid driver's license if required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate plans for various projects, assess feasibility and soundness of designs.
• Supervise teams of engineers, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Ensure accurate updates to management information systems and represent the department at conferences.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Education

Licensed as a professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

What You Will Do:

• You will oversee and administer multiple projects of varying complexity.
• You will manage projects from start to finish.
• You will work directly with locals to advance projects.

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; the first after 4 months.
• Enjoy an extensive benefits package, including Medical, Free Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance after the eligibility period.
• Opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Participation in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with a 14% employer contribution.

Official Position Description:

This role acts as a staff specialist, developing and evaluating plans and criteria for various projects, assessing feasibility and soundness of designs, and supervising teams of engineers, technicians, and support staff by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and evaluating work. Responsibilities include developing in-house plans, reviewing proposals for construction projects like highway rehabilitation, new construction, bridge replacements, and roadway relocations, using CAD tools to prepare and interpret plans, and coordinating design work with survey teams. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely updates to management information systems, signing plans as a registered professional engineer, attending field reviews, preparing design revisions, and making recommendations for repairs or replacements. The position also involves instructing staff in CAD techniques, analysis, and coordination, advising external agencies, testifying in court, representing the department at conferences, and traveling within the district for project reviews. Candidates must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration or have equivalent qualifications, with relevant experience in engineering leadership or research, and a valid driver’s license if operating state vehicles.

-Licensed as a registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 months' experience as a group or project leader or in engineering research; or equivalent qualifications. Must possess a valid driver’s license if required for travel.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering; Transportation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Critical Thinking; Decision Making