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Full-time
2-5

Transportation Engineer 3, PN 20050971, Geotechnical

2/19/2026

The role involves preparing in-house design plans and reviewing designs submitted by various external entities, while also serving as a subject matter expert in geotechnical engineering for district projects. The engineer will oversee project administration to ensure successful completion and maintain inventories related to geotechnical hazards and retaining walls.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
About the Role

What You Will Do: *

Includes but not limited to:

  • Prepares in-house design plans and reviews designs submitted by District Engineers, consulting firms, and local government agencies.

  • Certifies plans and other engineering documents as a Registered Professional Engineer.

  • Oversees the administration and ensures the successful completion of assigned projects.

  • Serves as a subject matter expert in geotechnical engineering and provides recommendations for district-level geotechnical projects.

  • Maintains and updates inventories related to geotechnical hazards and retaining wall structures.**

* A full position description will be provided at time of interview.

 



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

Key Skills
Design Plans PreparationDesign ReviewGeotechnical EngineeringProject AdministrationProject OversightSubject Matter ExpertGeotechnical Hazards InventoryRetaining Wall Structures InventoryProfessional Engineering CertificationCivil Engineering
Categories
EngineeringGovernment & Public SectorTransportationScience & Research
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