Staff Engineer - Maintenance Operations

The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission is seeking an experienced Staff 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 $72,900.36-$88,610.86 annually
*Excellent pension and health care benefits
*Generous paid leaves
*Stability

*The Staff Engineer-Maintenance Operations will perform engineering, infrastructure maintenance management, and related administrative work which requires research, development, and design of maintenance operations components such as material and service contracts, miscellaneous construction work, and related activities of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission.

Main Job Tasks:
*Provides department support for the management of issues dealing with the operation and maintenance of the turnpike's roadway, bridges, and facilities including the development, auditing, and review of departmental standard operating procedures and policies, specifications, services, etc.
*Assists in preparing construction contract plans, specifications and cost estimates for construction and reconstruction projects for Ohio Turnpike roadways, bridges, interchanges, toll plazas, service plazas, and maintenance buildings.
*Coordinates and reviews construction plans, specifications and cost estimates prepared by consulting engineer and/or architectural firms.
*Processes and coordinates the advertising of construction documents for bidding.
*Assists in reviewing, coordinating and resolving construction, maintenance and traffic problems with consulting engineers, testing laboratories, contractors, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission Maintenance, and Highway Patrol.
*Responds and investigates complaints of neighboring property owners.
*Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Engineer.

Work Characteristics:
*Ability to comprehend and interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans, specifications and related data
*Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid engineering/technical conclusions.
*Ability to understand electrical, mechanical, water, and wastewater systems, read and understand plans and specifications.
*Knowledge of practices associated with the maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment.
*Use statistical analysis.
*Handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms, contractors and general public.
*Plan and develop engineering projects with unique or controversial problems and/or novel engineering related concepts and approaches.
*Ability to craft well-written specification and contract language for various turnpike maintenance 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 (some of which may be developed after employment).
*Effectively accomplish several work assignments simultaneously.
*Strong written and oral communication skills.
*Cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
*Proficiency in the use of computer equipment and programs including electronic drafting software (AutoCAD, Microstation), Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Minimum Qualifications:
*Entry level position.
*Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or related curriculum.
*Passing results obtained of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
*Ability to obtain professional engineer registration within four (4) years.
*Experience with any combination of design, construction, and/or maintenance practices associated with typical engineering infrastructures, including internships or co-op programs preferred.
*May be required to obtain additional mandated certificates and/or licenses, based on changes in state or federal law, as necessary to perform the required duties of this position.
*Valid State of 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.