State of Ohio
Transportation Engineer 1/Bridge Inspection & Inventory Engineer, PN 20049614
State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Job Description - Transportation Engineer 1/Bridge Inspection & Inventory Engineer, PN 20049614 (2600000V)
Organization
Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Josh Bowman, Joshua.Bowman2@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date Jan 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location Ohio Dept of Transportation 1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor Columbus 43223
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation : $30.55 – 44.74 per hour
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours : 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Union : OCSEA
Primary Job Skill Civil Engineering
Technical Skills : Civil Engineering
Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management
Agency Overview Job Description What you will be doing:
Learning and becoming a certified bridge inspector
New bridge inventory requirements (Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory) implementation statewide
In-person bridge inspection and inventory training
Quality assurance of statewide bridge inspection data
Snooper bridge inspections
Plenty of opportunities for field work at bridge sites!
Benefits to you
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; 1st 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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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*.
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.
Qualifications 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
Supplemental Information 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.
ADA Statement 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.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
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Agency Contact Josh Bowman, Joshua.Bowman2@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date Jan 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location Ohio Dept of Transportation 1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor Columbus 43223
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation : $30.55 – 44.74 per hour
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours : 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Union : OCSEA
Primary Job Skill Civil Engineering
Technical Skills : Civil Engineering
Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management
Agency Overview Job Description What you will be doing:
Learning and becoming a certified bridge inspector
New bridge inventory requirements (Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory) implementation statewide
In-person bridge inspection and inventory training
Quality assurance of statewide bridge inspection data
Snooper bridge inspections
Plenty of opportunities for field work at bridge sites!
Benefits to you
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; 1st 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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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*.
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.
Qualifications 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
Supplemental Information 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.
ADA Statement 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.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
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