Engineer-In-Training (Vacancy)

Under general supervision of a Professional Engineer, is responsible for performing practicalengineering work; performs related duties as required.

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.

Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Recruitment #: 26-1029-V5

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Cara Flannery

Department of Building and Zoning Services

111 N. Front Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-7898

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer