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Transportation Engineer

Osborn Engineering
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Overview Of Position

Osborn Engineering is seeking mid-level Transportation Engineers to join our team for our Columbus, Akron or Cleveland Ohio office locations. This position will report to the Manager of Transportation Engineering and will work closely with directors, managers and engineering staff to ensure client's needs and expectations are met and exceeded in a timely fashion.

Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of 300 plus professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.

Position Responsibilities

  • Active team member working under the direct supervision of our Senior Project Engineers and Project Manager to design and develop various types of roadway/highway improvement projects throughout the State of Ohio.
  • Develop horizontal and vertical roadway/highway alignments, design modelling, and engineering calculations.
  • Perform all aspects of roadway/highway design, including drainage design, maintenance of traffic, pavement marking/striping and signing.
  • Prepare preliminary and detailed design plans, quantities, specifications, and probably construction cost estimates.
  • Perform critical thinking in development, evaluation, selection, and modification of standards engineering techniques and procedures.
  • May have occasional client and/or sub-consultant contact regarding current design projects.
  • May require periodic field construction observation and responding to Request for Information during construction phase


Transportation Engineers handle plans, designs, and direct engineering projects within budget and schedule and to high quality standards. They are able to design and apply ODOT and/or various city standards and specifications, including but not limited to, Location and Design Manual, the Traffic Engineering Manual; Standard Construction Drawings and other design documents.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 8-10 years related experience
  • PE License in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain PE License in six months.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience/knowledge of AASHTO, ODOT Design Criteria, and FDOT Design Criteria.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microstation, and Geopak.
  • Experience in Open Roads. (Plus)
  • Continuous studying and training on the job is required.


Additional Information

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

  • Reliable
  • Team Player
  • Self – Starter
  • Positive Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinker
  • Detail Oriented
  • Innovative
  • Good Communicator


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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to

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