Engineer - in - training (vacancy)

Engineer-In-Training

We are looking for an individual to assist the Department with its In-House Design Plans. Under general supervision of a Professional Engineer, is responsible for performing practical engineering work; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work:

• Prepares and reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, or systems
• Prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions
• Prepares proposals and specifications for new construction and facilities repair projects
• Reviews construction documents as a plans examiner trainee for compliance with building and other codes
• Tabulates and evaluates bids on small projects; determines adequacy of various materials used in the projects
• Learns to prepare estimates of costs and quantities of supplies and equipment necessary for construction; learns to test and examine equipment
• Makes site inspections of work; tests and evaluates equipment and materials currently in use
• Prepares technical reports and support data; consults with contractors; interprets contract specifications
• Designs small systems and work order plans; utilizes database management and analytic tools such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to manage data and to review and generate maps
• May observe construction and provide recommendations concerning construction activities
• May attend review meetings with in-house and outsourced providers
• May supervise subordinate staff engaged in performing paraprofessional engineering work; may assign work to drafting personnel for completed working drawings of proposed project

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Test/Job Contact Information:

Recruitment #: 25-1029-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Tamara Harris

Department of Public Service Division of Design and Construction

111 N. Front St. Fl. 7

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-0459

E: tlharris@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614) 645-7206 for further information.