Staff Engineer (Project Engineer I)
Company: Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
Location: Berea
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Description
The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission is seeking an
experienced Staff Engineer to work in our Engineering/Maintenance
Department at the Administration Building in Berea, OH. Please
consider bringing your experience, talents, and goals to one of
Northern Ohio's vital resources and join the future of
transportation.
If you are interested, here's some of what we can offer you:
- Salary range from $66,401.14-$80,711.02 annually
- Excellent pension and health care benefits
- Generous paid leaves
- StabilityApplications will be received until the position is
filled. The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Examples of Duties
The Staff Engineer (Project Engineer I) will assist in preparing
construction contract plans, specifications and cost estimates for
construction and reconstruction projects for Ohio Turnpike
roadways, bridges, interchanges, toll plazas, service plazas, and
maintenance buildings.
Main Job Tasks:
- Assists in preparing maintenance of traffic plans for
construction projects.
- Coordinates and reviews construction plans, specifications and
cost estimates prepared by consulting engineer and/or architectural
firms.
- Processes and coordinates the advertising of construction
documents for bidding.
- Assists in reviewing, coordinating and resolving construction,
maintenance and traffic problems with consulting engineers, testing
laboratories, contractors, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure
Commission Maintenance, and Highway Patrol.
- Assists in monitoring and inspection of construction
projects.
- Reviews permit requests for utility crossings of Turnpike
right-of-way.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Design and
Planning Engineer.
Work Characteristics:
- Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of professional
engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans and
specifications and related data.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid
engineering/technical conclusions.
- Handle routine and sensitive contacts with government
officials, consulting firms, contractors and general public.
- Plan and develop engineering projects with unique or
controversial problems and/or novel engineering related concepts
and approaches.
- Ability to craft well-written specification and contract
language for various turnpike materials and services.
- Familiarity with agency codes, regulations and
specifications.
- Knowledge of various governmental and/or organizational
regulations and specifications as they relate to highway,
structure, and environmental issues (some of which may be developed
after employment).
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Entry level position.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related
curriculum.
- Passing results obtained of the Fundamentals of Engineering
(F.E.) Exam.
- Ability to obtain professional engineer registration (Civil
preferred) within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience with any combination of design, construction, and/or
maintenance practices associated with typical Civil Engineering
infrastructures, including internships or co-op programs is a
plus.
- Ability to assist and develop skills needed to operate standard
survey instruments and compile requested survey data using survey
methods and computations.
- Must possess proficiency in the use of computer equipment and
programs including electronic drafting software (AutoCAD, Micro
Station), Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver's
license.
Supplemental Information
Unusual Working Conditions:
The predominant work environment is the office; however, must be
physically capable and sufficiently agile to perform a variety of
field activities, which may require climbing, walking, running and
lifting, visual and auditory observations. The work environment
includes driving and field inspections during the day and night.
May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, dirt, grease, dust,
unpleasant odors, confined spaces, and loud noises while working
outdoors. Must be able to navigate construction work sites on foot.
Some climbing of ladders or obstacles may be required. May require
varying work hours based upon construction season and projects.
Required to travel throughout the distance of the Ohio
Turnpike.
Keywords: Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, Lorain , Staff Engineer (Project Engineer I), Engineering , Berea, Ohio
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