Transportation Engineer 3, Design, PN 20050898

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays per year

Paid time off (vacation, sick,Personal

Medical and Vision, Dental and Basic/

Job summary

Ohio Department of Transportation in Bowling Green, OH, seeks a Transportation Engineer 3, Design, to develop comprehensive transportation construction plans and oversee design work. This full-time role requires a licensed professional engineer and a track record of coordinating with engineering teams.

Work involves using design software, collaborating within a design team, and contributing to safe, well-maintained roadways across District 02.

Qualifications

• Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. leading engineering technicians or lower-level engineers, or 12 mos. exp. in engineering-related research.
• Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; valid driver’s license if operating a state vehicle.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications may be substituted for the experience but not for the registration.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop comprehensive transportation construction plans.
• Utilize design software tools.
• Collaborate closely within a supportive design team.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Flexibility

Organizing and Planning

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Engineer 3, Design, PN 20050898 (26000750)

Organization

Transportation - District 02

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 4, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

District 2 HQ 317 East Poe Road Bowling Green 43402

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green

Compensation : $40.40 - $57.67

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 7:00AM-3:30PM (varies)

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical Skills : Civil Engineering

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Ohio Department of Transportation 5.75K subscribers

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase 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.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website

Job Description

What you will do:

• Independently develop comprehensive transportation construction plans.
• Utilize design software tools.
• Collaborate closely within a supportive design team.

A full position description will be provided at time of interview.

Qualifications

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering related research (i.e., conducting engineering related research only applies to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license. -Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration. Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Additional Employment Information

All bargaining unit and exempt hires to ODOT must serve a 1-year probationary period.

All exempt promotions are required to serve a 6-month probationary period.

This position is Overtime Exempt per FLSA standards.

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Please include a resume, as well.

Disability Inclusion 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.