The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission is seeking an experienced Project 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 $75,898.68-$92,136.46 annually
• Excellent pension and health care benefits
• Generous paid leaves
• Stability

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 engineers and/or architectural firms.
• Processes and coordinates with Procurement the advertising of construction documents for bidding.
• Reviews permit requests for utility crossings of Turnpike right-of-way.
• Reviews permit requests for overweight/over-dimensional vehicles.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Design and Planning Engineer.

• Working knowledge of general and highway engineering concepts for both design and construction.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans, and 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.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid engineering/technical conclusions.
• Use statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of safety practices associated with highway and transportation related projects.
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
• Handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms, contractors and general public.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to incidents which may affect the safety of customers, the completion of contracts, and delays to contractors.
• Effectively accomplish several work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to resolve disputes among stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree required.
• Must also be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio with a minimum of five (5) years experience in a responsible position involving the management of engineering and construction personnel.
• Experience with the management of construction projects is a plus.
• Must be familiar and have some working knowledge of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide and Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge and skill with various computer programs including AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license.

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.