Transportation Engineer 4 - Major Projects Engineer - Cuyahoga County - Pn 20056114

Transportation Engineer 4 / Design/Major Projects Engineer, Planning Department, PN 20056114

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.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will:

     -Take care of what we have

     -Make our system work better

     -Improve safety

     -Enhance capacity

What you will do:

• Manage the Cleveland Innerbelt Corridor/Modernization program.
• Assist with property management (land acquisition, land disposal, leases, permits, etc.) for property associated with the Innerbelt Corridor.
• Meet with project stakeholders, property owners, regulators, and/or public officials during the project development process.
• Coordinate regularly with FHWA on the status of the Cleveland Innerbelt Corridor program.
• Supervise Transportation Engineers who mainly provide project management services for ODOT capital projects.
• Provide performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Provide engineering support to ODOT Construction field personnel for active construction projects.
• Provide guidance to fellow CPA staff members in the project development process.
• Provide guidance on alternative project delivery methods for capital projects.
• Review ODOT standards, policies, procedures and provide input. 
• Develop/review engineering policies to support capital project management.
• Coordinate with Central Office on Major Projects, including leading the quarterly District/Central Office Major Projects meetings.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a licensed P.E. in the State of Ohio who is conscientious, well organized, multi-tasking, self-directed, open-minded, and a good problem solver.  The candidate should have a good understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and the ODOT project development process.  Strong communication skills are essential for interacting and building relationships with various project stakeholders.  The unique candidate should have the ability to understand the highly technical aspects of engineering design and be able communicate in a way that is easily understood by the public.  A candidate who can lead a team to identify, understand, and work through challenges will be successful in this position and find it rewarding!

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 Ohio Revised Code

-Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

-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; 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 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.