Engineering Associate

Position Summary

Under general supervision of a professional engineer, performs engineering planning, design, construction, maintenance and operational duties for transportation and utility infrastructure in the right of way, water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and systems, as well as environmental and landfill engineering functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and reviews engineering plans and designs for bridges, roadways, utilities, water treatment plant facilities and systems, and wastewater treatment plant facilities systems, as well as environmental and landfill engineering functions
• Provides engineering analysis and oversight on engineering operations and maintenance
• Prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions
• Prepares proposals and specifications for new construction and facilities repair projects
• Performs engineering and related studies, analysis, creates technical evaluations, reports, and engineering recommendations
• Provides oversight and directions to contractors during construction or maintenance projects and interprets contract specifications;
• Attends internal, external, project, and public meetings
• Prepares grant applications and cost estimates
• Communicates with the public as needed regarding engineering projects and operations
• May supervise subordinate staff engaged in performing paraprofessional engineering work (Examples: drafters, inspectors, construction quality and compliance monitors, and technicians)

Knowledge

• Design, surveying, and engineering principles and practices
• The rules, laws, and regulations, pertaining to assigned sections
• Microsoft Office products
• Municipal Operations

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or be enrolled in the last semester of an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology Program. Verification of graduation from the Engineering or Engineering Technology Program must be provided prior to appointment.
• Position assignment at the Department of Transportation requires the applicant to have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or be enrolled in the last semester of an accredited Civil Engineering Program. Verification of graduation from the Civil Engineering Program must be provided prior to appointment.
• Position assignment at the Division of Environmental Services requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in environmental, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related area or be enrolled in the last semester of an accredited Civil, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering Program. Verification of graduation from the Engineering Program must be provided prior to appointment.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Position assignment at the Department of Transportation requires the applicant to have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Position assignment at the Division of Environmental Services requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in environmental), Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related area.
• Three (3) years of experience performing engineering work
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Position assignment at the Department of Transportation requires the applicant to have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Position assignment at the Division of Environmental Services requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in environmental), Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related area.
• Seven (7) years of experience performing engineering work
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Possession of an engineer in training certificate is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand
• Frequently walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds
• Occasionally stoop and crouch
• Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position

Work Environment

• Frequent indoor and occasional outdoor work
• Moderate noise level
• Rarely works in varied/extreme temperatures

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS)
• Voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan (401(k))
• Voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan (Roth 401(k))

Application Questions

• Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No
• What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma or G.E.D. Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree None of the above Other
• Do you possess an engineer-in-training certificate? Yes No
• Are you interested in, and capable of, performing roadway design and construction? Yes No