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

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.