Transportation Engineer 3 (LPA Section/Capital Programs Administration), PN 20054133

Ohio Department of Transportation; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) seeks a Transportation Engineer 3 to oversee engineering design activities for highway and bridge projects in District 04, Akron. You will supervise staff, sign plans, and coordinate with internal and external partners.

Travel to project sites is required. Required licensure as a Registered Professional Engineer in Ohio or equivalent, with leading- or project-direction experience and a valid driver’s license to operate state vehicles as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Professional Engineer license in Ohio or equivalent.
• 12 months of lead/work-direction experience or 12 months of engineering research experience for staff specialist positions.
• Valid driver’s license is required if operating a state vehicle to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design activities ensuring high-quality plan development and technical accuracy.
• Supervise engineering and technical staff, assign work, monitor progress, coach, and manage leave approvals.
• Develop, review, and sign highway and bridge plans using geometric, hydraulic, and structural design principles with CADD tools.
• Coordinate with District Survey and maintain project data in systems like ELLIS, TMS, and BMS to ensure compliance.
• Conduct field reviews, prepare design revisions, and evaluate bids and change orders for construction projects.
• Provide technical guidance to internal offices, consultants, FHWA, and local agencies; represent the department in meetings and travels to project sites.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CADD tools

Job description

What You Will Do

• Oversee and guide engineering design activities, ensure high‑quality plan development, technical accuracy, and alignment with project standards.
• Provide direct supervision to engineering and technical staff, including assigning work, monitoring progress, evaluating performance, coaching staff, and managing leave approvals.
• Develop, review, and sign engineering plans and documents for highway and bridge projects, applying geometric, hydraulic, and structural design principles using CADD tools.
• Coordinate with District Survey and maintain accurate project data within systems such as ELLIS, TMS, and BMS to ensure compliance with business rules and procedures.
• Conduct field reviews, prepare design revisions, recommend repairs or replacements, and evaluate engineering reports, bids, and change orders for construction projects.
• Provide technical guidance to internal offices, consultants, FHWA, and local agencies; represent the department in meetings, court proceedings, and conferences, and travels to project sites as needed.

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 4 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.

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• 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

Technical Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Skills

Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Teamwork

Background Check

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

Organization

Transportation - District 04

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 4 HQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron

Compensation

$40.40-$57.67

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30AM-4:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Transportation Engineer 3 (LPA Section/Capital Programs Administration), PN 20054133

Located at: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and 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.