Transportation Technician 1 - 20065049

Ohio Department of Transportation; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation, District 09 in Chillicothe, is seeking a Civil Engineer to design and review highway improvement plans, focusing on utility relocation and alignment with district projects.

You will prepare cost estimates, participate in scoping meetings, review applications, and coordinate with public utilities and agencies, with a responsibility to ensure accurate engineering documentation and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• 36 months of training or 36 months of experience in engineering-related field; valid driver’s license.
• Undergraduate core program in engineering technology, construction management, civil engineering or related field; 12 months training or 12 months experience; valid license.
• 12 months experience as Transportation Technical Specialist, 8587; valid driver's license.
• Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Designs/reviews highway improvement plans and coordinates utility relocation and related issues.
• Prepares cost estimates and engineering computations for utility relocation and projects.
• Acts as liaison with public and private utilities and agencies in plan preparation and construction coordination.
• Attends meetings, field reviews, and pre/construction/pre-bid sessions; communicates with officials and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Engineering

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Job description

Generates standard detailed drawings by designing &/or reviewing specific portions of highway improvement plans/projects and specifications to coordinate relocation and/or adjustment of public and private utilities to conform with district highway projects/improvements (e.g., major/new projects, culvert replacements, bridge structures, signing, roadway illumination & right of way) in the Real Estate Department, under supervision of higher level engineer; assists in review of highway & bridge plans; reviews and offers recommendations on technical utility relocation issues; prepares &/or reviews engineering computations, sub-surface utility engineering (S.U.E.) contracts, cost estimates, & calculations for technical accuracy. Provides project coordination, scheduling, & monitoring of utility relocation; participates in scoping meetings/field reviews/red flag summaries. Utilizes and updates management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the project (i.e. ELLIS, TMS). Approves & signs documentation.

Generates technical reports, cost estimates, and updates specifications for standard projects. Provides technical engineering assistance with utility issues. Provides cost estimates for utility relocation during programming phase. Acts as liaison with public and private utility companies and agencies effecting consultant-utility company coordination during preparation of highway improvement plans, and contractor-utility coordination during construction. Reviews public and private utility applications, & prepare agreements and permits for execution by utility companies. Administers billing and payment procedures for utility rearrangement. Coordinate and present meetings for utility companies concerning utility relocation and permit usage. Meets with federal highway administration to resolve special utility related problems. Attends pre-construction/pre-bid meetings.

Responds to outside inquiries and customer service requests on design issues (e.g., right of way/utilities). Confers with higher-level engineer to gain assistance to resolve unusual problems. Attends meetings and seminars as necessary; coordinates with Local Public Agencies, Regional Real Estate Office, and Central Office on utility/design issues. Meets with local, government officials, and utility/property owners to provide information regarding projects concerning design issues and related problems. Operates state vehicle to attend field review. Performs other work related duties as assigned.

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in engineering related field (e.g., engineering technology, construction management, civil engineering or comparable field); must possess valid driver’s license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in engineering technology, construction management, civil engineering or related field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in engineering technology, construction management or related field; must possess valid driver’s license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Technical Specialist, 8587; must possess valid driver’s license
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Organization

Transportation - District 09

Agency Contact Name and Information

Bonnie Hall 740-774-8860 [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 9 HQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation

$31.47 to $46.08

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Operational Needs

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical Skills

Engineering

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Teamwork

Agency Overview

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 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