Transportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (District 4 Capital Programs In-House Design Section), PN 20054033

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:green;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:19.26px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransportation Civil Engineer/Transportation Engineer 1 (District 4 Capital Programs In-House Design Section, PN 20054033%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:green;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:14.98px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork Location: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 S. Arlington Road Akron, Ohio 44306%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransportation Engineer 1 hire will complete ODOT’s Transportation Civil Engineering Program to include a 12 month training plan %26amp; scheduled rotation through the department’s core engineering disciplines: Planning %26amp; Engineering, Construction and Highway Maintenance.%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%27Open Sans%27, %27Segoe UI%27, Frutiger, %27Frutiger Linotype%27, %27Dejavu Sans%27, %27Helvetica Neue%27, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You Will Do:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%27Open Sans%27, %27Segoe UI%27, Frutiger, %27Frutiger Linotype%27, %27Dejavu Sans%27, %27Helvetica Neue%27, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family:Arial;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EYou will receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family:Arial;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EYou will work alongside of ODOT professional engineers.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family:Arial;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EYou will receive hands-on transportation training %26amp; experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits to you:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%27Open Sans%27, %27Segoe UI%27, Frutiger, %27Frutiger Linotype%27, %27Dejavu Sans%27, %27Helvetica Neue%27, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EEnjoy an excellent work/life balance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EReceive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EReceive 11 paid holidays per year.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EReceive regular pay increases; 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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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Bachelor's degree in engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills:  Civil Engineering, Engineering

Professional Skills:  Active Learning, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Time Management

Background Check: The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

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

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: District 4 HQ, 2088 South Arlington Street, Akron, 44306
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Summit County
Compensation: $31.47
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 07:00 AM TO 03:30 PM
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering
Technical Skills: Engineering, Civil Engineering
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management