Transportation Engineer 4 - D8 HQ CPA Traffic Studies - PN20062806

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) seeks a District Traffic Studies Engineer for District 8 in Lebanon, OH. The role oversees a two-person team, prepares safety studies, and coordinates safety funding applications, speed zone management, and bike/pedestrian initiatives.

Requires PE licensure in Ohio and relevant leadership or research experience. Office location is District 8 HQ in Lebanon; schedule is full-time with exempt status.

Qualifications

• Licensed as registered professional engineer (PE) in Ohio.
• 2 yrs exp as group/project leader or supervising engineers.
• Must have valid driver’s license if operating a state vehicle.
• Equivalent substitutions may apply for experience but not for registration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the District Traffic Studies Engineer and lead a two-person staff; prepare safety studies and present results to the District Safety Review Team; submit safety funding applications.
• Prepare work orders for safety improvements by Highway Management staff.
• Update the District Safety Annual Work Plan and ensure completion.
• Manage the speed zone process for the District.
• Serve as the District Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator.
• Respond to safety-related customer inquiries.
• Review access permits and interchange studies.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Attention to Detail

Leading Others

Job description

Organization

Organization: Transportation - District 08

Agency Contact Name and Information: 513.933.6566 - Tina Sanders

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Oct 3, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Work Location: District 8 HQ 505 South State Route 741 Lebanon 45036

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-Lebanon

Compensation: $44.38 - $63.41

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Leading Others

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s interstate system and related programs. ODOT has a career for many disciplines and values public service.

What you will be doing:

• Serves as the District Traffic Studies Engineer. Manages a team of two other staff members. Responsible for preparation of safety studies, presenting results to the District Safety Review Team, and submitting applications for ODOT safety funding. Prepares work orders for safety improvements performed by Highway Management staff. Updates the District Safety Annual Work Plan and ensures completion. Manages the speed zone process for the District. Serves as the District Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator. Responds to safety-related customer inquiries. Reviews access permits and interchange studies.

Qualifications

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. exp. as group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction & training to employees engaged in engineering projects or 2 yrs. exp. in managing engineering research projects; if operating a state vehicle, 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 3, 85643; if operating a state vehicle, must possess valid driver’s license. Equivalent substitutions may apply for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration. Job Skills: Civil Engineering.

All answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on the civil service application.

Benefits include Medical Coverage, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance, paid time off, and more. Benefits eligibility is dependent on factors; the Agency Contact listed above can provide specifics.

Other notes: This position is overtime exempt; it has been designated as a Career Professional position. A criminal background check will be required. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not available for this position. Ohio is a disability inclusion state with ADA accommodations; Ohio is a drug-free workplace.