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Ohio Department of Transportation · 23 hours ago

State Construction Pavement Engineer, Transportation Engineer 4, Office of Construction Administration, PN 20049575

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$43.09/hr - $61.56/hr

2+ years exp

The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking a State Pavement Staff Specialist Engineer to lead the development and implementation of statewide pavement policies and quality assurance programs. This role serves as a primary technical resource for pavement administration, ensuring consistency across districts and acting as a liaison between various stakeholders.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the Staff Specialist for Pavements Administration, developing engineering policies for complex or unique problems with major organizational impact

Chair the Pavements Specification Committee, updating and distributing the State of Ohio Construction & Material Specification (C&MS) book and related standards

Conduct Technical Process Reviews (TPRs) and ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of policies, specifications, standards, proposal notes, and supplemental specifications

Coordinate with FHWA and other states to research and incorporate best practices statewide

Act as the single point of contact for specifications for Districts, industry, and FHWA, providing expertise and monitoring for recurring issues

Develop and revise policies and directives based on field observation, testing, and ensure milestone dates and deadlines are met

Oversee contract administration and compliance, including site visits and discussions with end users

Develop Risk-Based Inspection Attributes and continually update specifications

Qualification

Registered Professional EngineerCivil EngineeringPolicy DevelopmentProject ManagementAttention to Detail

Required

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

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

Benefits

Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.

Receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.

Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.

Experience growth opportunities within organization.

Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.

Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Company

Ohio Department of Transportation

With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.

Founded in 1972

Columbus, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.epa.state.oh.us

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