Construction Consulting Engineer

Construction Consulting Engineer Job Description

Job Title: Construction Consulting Engineer Location: 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 9967-HR Department: 0103 - Mayors Office of Capital Projects Division: 010303 - Div of Engineering & Construct Opening Date: January 21, 2026 Closing Date: February 20, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Consulting Engineer to join our team. As a Construction Consulting Engineer, you will provide engineering advisory services related to divisional or departmental projects and activities. You will also perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Capital Projects:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration required.
• Four years of full-time paid experience in project management of information systems required.
• Must have a State of Ohio Professional Engineers License. (Substitution: Must have a temporary Professional Engineer License at the time of hire in which case, must have a permanent license within 90 days of the issuance of such temporary license.)
• Project/Program Management certification is preferred.
• Must be computer proficient and have experience using Microsoft Office and Projects as well as familiarity in the use and maintenance of project controls systems.
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.

Construction Permitting:

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture or Engineering required.
• Ten years of full-time paid experience in building construction or Building Code enforcement, two of which should be in commercial plans examination, required.
• Must have a license to practice Architecture or Engineering in the State of Ohio and must be certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards as a Master Plans Examiner, or must obtain such within six months of the date of hire.
• Certification as a Building Official is preferred.

Engineering & Construction:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.
• Four years of full-time paid engineering or construction experience in the design or construction of roads and bridges required.
• Must have a State of Ohio Professional Engineers License. (Substitution: Must have a temporary Professional Engineer License at the time of hire in which case, must have a permanent license within 90 days of the issuance of such temporary license.)
• Must be computer proficient in spreadsheets and typing and have a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds and have the physical capability to take measurements.

Port Control:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or closely related field (or equivalent as determined by the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineering and Surveyors) required, a Masters Degree is preferred.
• Two years of full-time paid general engineering experience required. (Substitution: Two years of full-time experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.)
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.
• Must have a Professional Engineers License.

Traffic Engineering:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.
• Five years of full-time paid engineering or traffic engineering experience required.
• Must have a Professional Engineers License or must obtain one within six months of the date of hire.
• Must be computer proficient and have a working knowledge of various related software packages.
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.

Water:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or closely related field (or equivalent as determined by the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineering and Surveyors) required, a Masters Degree is preferred.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio or if PE license is in another state, you must have applied for an Ohio PE license at the time of hire and obtain it within four months of the date of hire.
• Ten years of full-time paid experience working as a degreed engineer required.
• Must be computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and have a working knowledge of various software packages.
• Preferred qualifications: Knowledge in distribution systems hydraulics; experience with water, wastewater, electric utilities or engineering consulting firms.
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.

Cleveland Public Power (Electrical):

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent as determined by the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineering and Surveyors) required; a Masters Degree is preferred.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio or if PE license is in another state, you must have applied for an Ohio PE license at the time of hire and obtain it within four months of the date of hire.
• Three years of full-time paid experience in Distribution substation Engineering, GIS, and AutoCAD required, five years is preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.

Cleveland Public Power (Civil):

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent as determined by the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineering and Surveyors) required; a Masters Degree is preferred.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio or if PE license is in another state, you must have applied for an Ohio PE license at the time of hire and obtain it within four months of the date of hire.
• Three years of full-time paid experience in Civil Engineering, GIS, and AutoCAD required, five years is preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.

Water Pollution Control:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent as determined by the Ohio Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Surveyors) required, a Masters Degree is preferred.
• Five years of full-time paid experience in engineering required.
• Three years of full-time paid experience in sewer design and/or construction is also required.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio.
• Must be able to use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.
• Must possess knowledge in the wastewater and storm water fields including hydraulics and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering is required.
• Four years of full-time paid engineering or construction experience in the design or construction of roads and bridges is required.
• Must have a Professional Engineer's License in State of Ohio or must obtain one with six months of the date of hire.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.
• Must be computer proficient in spreadsheets and typing and have working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with design build or other alternative delivery projects a plus.

City of Cleveland Benefits:

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Questions:

1. Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering?
2. Do you have a Professional Engineer's License in the State of Ohio or able to transfer out of state license?
3. • Do you have four (4) years of full-time paid engineering or construction experience in the design or construction of roads and bridges? Required

Contact Information:

City of Cleveland 601 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Phone: 216-664-2493