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Engineer in Training (EIT) (4945-50)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 32 - 32
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
2 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Engineer in Training (4945-50)
Deadline to apply:
October 13 2026
Work Location:
Various County Locations
Work Hours:
40 hours/week
Pay Range: $32.89- $39.61
New hires should expect to start at the minimum rate of $32.89/hour. Placement above the minimum may be considered in limited circumstances based on directly related qualifications and experience.
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays immediately begin accruing paid vacation and sick time earned personal days and paid parental leave.
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System including a 14% employer contribution and a defined benefit option.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical HRA dental vision employer-paid life insurance long-term disability tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility free on-site parking wellness incentives an Employee Assistance Program access to free medical and prescription services through the Countys designated provider and behavioral and mental health resources.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision the Engineer in Training performs basic engineering tasks related to design analysis inspection coordination and review of work involving the design of highways roads storm sewers culverts and bridges traffic/transportation and/ or other civil engineering type of infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:
Note: Essential functions are to be performed under the supervision and direction of a registered professional engineer licensed in the State of Ohio.
- Assists in the coordination of community road highway and or traffic related projects with ODOT Townships and/or other local jurisdictions
- Assists in the coordination of construction and/or design work with other agencies as well as plans for future Capital Improvements Projects
- Designs roadway/ bridge projects as requested; prepares work orders and engineering drawings required for repairs and reconstruction of roadway/ bridge projects; compiles data prepares maps and plans and makes recommendations to repair and/ or improve highways roads storm sewers culverts bridges and/or other civil engineering type infrastructure
- Makes cost estimations of materials
- Visit sites to observe work progress in conjunction with standards and specifications
- Assists in the coordination and preparation of plans and specifications for county infrastructure projects; reviews construction plans from developers consultants and other County Engineer departments etc.
- Performs documentation and tracks and analyzes data for reports
- Verifies agreements for invoices and assists in reviewing complaints and resolving problems
- Reviews contractors pay estimates change orders time extensions and other construction management activities as needed
- Responds to queries from the public and other departments
- Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed; attends training and seminars as directed
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
- Due to the nature of the job when scheduled for on call assignment the Engineer in Training must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/ or holidays when called to do so
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering or related field of work experience in the planning and design of highways roads storm sewers culverts bridges or other related construction structures or systems; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)
Knowledge of: County and departmental goals and objectives;* County and departmental policies and procedures;* two-way radio operations; GIS software; civil engineering; bridge design construction traffic/transportation and maintenance; English grammar and spelling; inventory control; traffic controls; traffic signals; road construction maintenance and repair; sewer construction maintenance and repair; public relations; supervisory principles and practices; office practices and procedures.
Skill in: Typing; data entry; word processing; computer operation; computer programs (e.g. CAD systems and applications Microsoft Office Microsoft Windows based software); adding machine or calculator operation; use of modern office equipment.
Ability to: Define problems collect inquiries; develops and draw valid conclusions; add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions decimals and percentages; apply concepts of calculus or trigonometry; prepare accurate documentation; copy records precisely without error; copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; write instructions and specifications; gather collate and classify information; answer routine telephone inquiries; develop and maintain effective working relationships; travel to and gain access to worksite
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Computer copier fax telephone cellular phone scanner and other standard modern/business office equipment; anemometers; compasses; digital cameras; electronic distance measuring devices; traffic counters; global positioning system GPS receiver; level sensors or transmitters; precision levels; map measurers; measuring rods; surveying wheels; microfiche or microfilm viewers; laptop computers; blueprint copiers; protractors; rulers; drafting scales; radar guns; measuring tapes; theodolites; thickness measuring devices; drafting triangles; two way radios.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more
