Transportation Engineer 1 (Survey), Pn 20050908

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

 We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

 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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

What You Will Do*:

• Operates & maintains survey instruments; monitors & accounts for factors pertaining to GNSS surveying (e.g., solar storms, atmospheric interference, radio & cellular interference); performs field calculations; keeps notes & records of survey data obtained; determines acceptable quality of recorded survey positions.
• Uploads, downloads, organizes, & maintains digital survey data; performs office calculations, data processing, coordinate computations, traverse adjustment, & coordinate system transformations; organizes, digitizes & categorizes survey records & archives.
• Researches state, county, & city public records (e.g., maps, property deeds, surveys, highway plans, city plans, subdivision plats) &/or utility companies, private engineering firms & surveying firms to provide detailed information to licensed surveyors &/or engineers for further analysis; performs Right-of-Way plan design, drafting, boundary line determination & resolution under the direction of a licensed surveyor, stays abreast of new technology (e.g., UAS) & developments as relates to position.
• Ability to: understand surveying & civil engineering technology; use statistical analysis; comprehend & interpret plans & specifications; use proper research methods in gathering data; gather, collate & classify information about data, people, or things; handle routine & sensitive contacts with public, government officials, & property owners concerning assigned projects/plans; lift up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Carry equipment and instruments, clear brush using machete, operate spud bar to recover survey markers.
• Receives training in standard plans or projects, generates standard detailed drawing for specific portions of construction, maintenance, & planning of transportation projects.
• Assists in review of highway & bridge plans.
• Records project information in construction diary & on various reports
• Performs administrative, fiscal, & computer tasks to gain exposure to all aspects of department.
• Meets with public, government officials & property owners to provide information regarding projects. 

*A full position description will be provided upon interview.

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with the ability to work well with co-workers and members of the public.
• Someone interested in completing the steps required to obtain Ohio Surveyor license, including college coursework.
• Someone who likes to work outdoors, in all types of weather, and work safely in traffic.

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% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

 -Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

 -Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

 -Work/Life Balance

 -The opportunity to work on an important mission 

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