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State Construction Structural Engineer, Transportation Engineer 4, Office of Construction Administration, PN 20050502

CompanyOhio Department of Administrative Services
LocationColumbus
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 24, 2026
About The Company
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
About the Role

State Construction Structural Engineer, Transportation Engineer 4, Office of Construction Administration, PN 20050502 

Summary

State Structures Staff Specialist Engineer leads the development and implementation of statewide structures policies, specifications, and quality assurance programs. This role provides expert technical oversight, supports innovation in construction methods, and ensures consistency across districts through training, policy development, and on-site evaluations.

 

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the Structures Staff Specialist, developing engineering policies and plans for complex or unique projects with significant organizational impact.
  • Chair the Structures Specification Committee, updating and publishing the State of Ohio Construction & Material Specification (C&MS) book and the Construction Inspection Manual.
  • Conduct Technical Process Reviews (TPRs), prepare annual Quality Assurance Reports (QARs), and perform on-site evaluations for contract and specification compliance.
  • Advise on contract administration, change orders, and emergency requests, acting as a liaison between Central Office, Districts, and industry.
  • Research and incorporate best practices and new technologies statewide, including reviewing other states’ practices.
  • Develop and deliver online training courses for local governments, construction staff, and contractor associations using Microsoft Office.

 

Key Attributes

  • Policy & Standards Leadership: Develops and updates statewide specifications, quality assurance programs, and manuals to ensure consistency.
  • Technical Oversight: Provides expert guidance on structural construction issues, reviews complex projects, and advises on compliance.
  • Quality Assurance: Conducts TPRs, prepares QARs, and performs on-site evaluations.
  • Specification Development: Collaborates with design and research teams to evaluate and support new materials and methods.
  • Policy Development: Drafts policies and procedures to support consistent practices and performance goals.
  • Training & Outreach: Designs and delivers online training for various stakeholders using Microsoft Office tools.

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%25 employer contribution.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website



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

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Key Skills
Policy DevelopmentSpecification DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTechnical OversightContract AdministrationChange OrdersEmergency RequestsResearchNew TechnologiesTraining DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeStructural EngineeringConstruction MethodsCivil Engineering
Categories
EngineeringConstructionGovernment & Public SectorTransportation
Benefits
Work/life balancePaid time offVacationSick leavePersonal leavePaid holidaysRegular pay increasesMedical insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceBasic life insuranceGrowth opportunitiesTuition reimbursement programsPension plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role leads the development and implementation of statewide structures policies, specifications, and quality assurance programs, providing expert technical oversight and supporting innovation in construction methods. Key duties include chairing the Structures Specification Committee, conducting technical reviews, preparing quality assurance reports, and delivering online training courses.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
28136
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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