Transportation Engineer 3

A Transportation Engineer 3 position with the State of Ohio's Transportation District 11 places you at the heart of bridge and structural project design from the Akron area. This role involves in-house design work for complex transportation projects, with project management responsibilities within District 11 and reporting to the District 4 Headquarters in Akron. The position offers an hourly pay range of $40 to $57 and requires onsite presence in Akron.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plan development for multiple complex transportation projects, blending in-house and consultant designs through preliminary engineering and detailed design for bridge and structure projects within District 11.
• actively manage project scope, budget, and on-schedule delivery to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate meetings to address engineering, NEPA, budget, and other factors that impact project delivery and cost.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, local agencies, and internal staff to align goals and requirements.

Requirements

• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interacting with the public and local officials.
• Licensed as a registered professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; either:
  • 12 months of experience as a group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians and/or lower-level engineers, or 12 months of experience conducting engineering-related research; OR
  • 12 months of experience as Transportation Engineer 2 (code 85642); OR
  • equivalent to the minimum class qualifications noted above, with the registration remaining mandatory.
• If operating a state vehicle to travel to and inspect project sites, possession of a valid driver's license.
• Field of study: Civil Engineering.

Benefits

• Strong work-life balance and paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Regular pay increases, with the first adjustment after six months.
• Medical coverage and complimentary dental, vision, and basic life insurance after eligibility period.
• Leave provisions for childbirth, adoption, and foster care; education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and public service loan forgiveness programs.
• Participation in public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation; pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
• Growth opportunities within the organization and tuition reimbursement programs for employees.

Why work for the State of Ohio

• Access comprehensive medical coverage, along with free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility.
• Extensive paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 holidays per year.
• Leave programs for childbirth, adoption, and foster care; ongoing education and development opportunities.
• Strong retirement benefits through public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation plans.

Supplemental Information

• New hires within the bargaining unit and exempt positions must complete a one-year probationary period.
• This role is overtime exempt per FLSA standards.
• Internal hires will have wage determinations in line with the Ohio Revised Code (Exempt E-1 only).
• The position is designated as a Career Professional role under Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for an employment visa is not available for this position.
• The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check, and prior convictions will be considered before exclusion from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The State is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment opportunities in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio maintains a drug-free workplace policy prohibiting marijuana use. This position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) as described in the posting.