Transportation Engineer​/Bridge Standards Engineer, Office of Structural Engineering, PN

Job Description - Transportation Engineer 1/Bridge Standards Engineer, Office of Structural Engineering, PN  (260001IQ)

Transportation Engineer 1/Bridge Standards Engineer, Office of Structural Engineering, PN  (260001IQ)

Transportation - Central Office

Josh Bowman, Joshua.

Bowman2o.gov

Mar 3, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Ohio Dept of Transportation 1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor Columbus 43223

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$30.55 – 44.74 per hour

Full-time

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

OCSEA

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management

What you will be doing:

• Receive hands‑on transportation training & experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT.
• Work alongside ODOT professional engineers.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Ohio bridge standards by contributing to official ODOT publications like the Bridge Design Manual and Standard Bridge Drawings.
• Research, develop, and support policy for the design, construction, and maintenance of bridges.
• Utilize Engineering Software (e.g. Leap Bridge Concrete/Steel, Midas, Merlin-Dash, CADD-ORD/OBM/OBD).

• 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; 1 st 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.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Bachelor's degree in engineering;
Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Civil Engineering

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.