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Full-time
5-10

Structural Steel Section Head, Transportation Engineer 4, Office of Materials Management, PN 20050564

2/24/2026

This role involves the management of the structural steel program, including oversight of the QPL/APL with laboratory staff and making decisions regarding steel fabrication through shop drawing review. The position also requires working with Districts and Industry, and visiting facilities and projects to assist with needs.

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

Structural Steel Section Head, Transportation Engineer 4, Office of Materials Management, PN 20050564

What You Will Do:

  • Management of the structural steel program.
  • Management of QPL/APL with Laboratory staff.
  • Review of shop drawings and make decisions for steel fabrication.
  • Work with Districts and Industry with regards to steel products.
  • Visit facilities and projects to assist with District/contractor needs.

Who we are looking for:

  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively with ODOT partners.
  • Self-motivated and able to complete tasks on their own.
  • Detail oriented with review of plans and shop drawings.
  • Knowledgeable with regards to structural steel related materials and welding applications.

Benefits to you:

  •  Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
  •  11 paid holidays per year 
  •  Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
  •  At least a 14%25 employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
  •  Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
  •  Work/Life Balance
  •  The opportunity to work on an important mission


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.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Key Skills
Structural SteelProgram ManagementQPL/APL ManagementShop Drawing ReviewSteel FabricationCommunicationDetail OrientationWelding ApplicationsProfessional Engineering LicenseProject LeadershipSupervisionResearch Project ManagementDriver's License
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipGovernment & Public SectorTransportationConstruction
Benefits
Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceBasic Life InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Time OffPension Plan ContributionTuition Reimbursement
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