Transportation Engineer 4 Construction 20051932

TE4 Construction

Who We Are Looking For

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Problem solver
• Effective communicator
• Good leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience in management of construction projects
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of construction specifications and contract requirements
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Act as Staff Specialist managing construction projects within the Construction Department
• Support assigned project staff in the performance of highway construction projects and the testing functions to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Review and evaluate construction or plan issues in the field
• Authorize the need for revisions to the plans and review change orders on projects
• Review Progress Schedules and recommend extension of completion dates and assessment of Liquidated Damages
• Negotiate prices for extra work and new items of work needed on the projects
• Reviews and coordinates flow of project submittals, including shop drawings, lab reports, RFI’s, dispute documentation, etc.
• Review project staffing and equipment needs and assignment of staff and equipment based on project
• Management of assigned staff, including approval of Kronos & EIMS time, employee evaluations, approval of training, etc.
• Mentoring of assigned staff to ensure proper administration, inspection, and documentation is being completed
• Meet with contractors, local agencies, and public to resolve project issues and complaints
• Conduct and participate in construction project meetings (preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, partnering meetings, etc.)
• Involvement in project development prior to project award, including scope meetings, scope reviews, plan/constructability reviews, prebid questions, etc.
  
  

Benefits To You

• At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
• Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code
• Work/Life Balance
• The opportunity to work on an important mission
  
  

Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. exp. as group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction & training to employees engaged in engineering projects or 2 yrs. exp. in managing engineering research projects (i.e., managing research projects applies only 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 3, 85643; 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.
  
  

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.

Valid Driver's License Required To Operate State Vehicle.

Licensed as Registered Professional Engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Organization

Transportation - District 03

Agency Contact Name and Information

DO3.Personnel@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Oct 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 3 HQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Ashland

Compensation

$43.09-$61.56

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30am-4:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical Skills

Engineering

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Leading Others, Motivating Others, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Transportation Engineer 4 - Capital Programs, PN

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th 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.