Transportation Engineer Test Lab

Transportation Engineer 4 - Description - Test Lab Who we are looking for:

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Strong problem solving
• Effective communicator
• Good leadership and mentoring skills
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of construction specifications and contract requirements

Direct and administer all district test laboratory activities

• Management of Test Lab staff, including approval of Kronos & EIMS time, employee evaluations, approval of training, etc
• Attend meetings to keep updated on projects and material testing (DET meetings, staff meetings, progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, etc.)
• Meet with consultants, contractors and government officials to explain programs and projects
• Review, evaluate, and create report with recommendations to the DCE regarding unapproved materials
• Approve purchasing of equipment and budget expenditures for Test Lab
• Answer questions and provide information to OMM concerning concrete mixes and projects where concrete is to be placed
• Provide support to ODOT project personnel, ready-mix suppliers, contractors, and LPAs on material requirements
• Provide technical support for QC/QA concrete pours, review and approve test reports
• Review test reports sent in by project personnel and material producers
• Ensure proper material documentation and acceptance in AWP
• Review materials for acceptance in project finalization process and create/sign material certification
• District Champion and training for AWP program regarding material documentation

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

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Skills:

Civil Engineering