The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission is seeking an experienced Facilities 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 $80,027.22-$105,623.18 annually
• Excellent pension and health care benefits
• Generous paid leaves
• Stability

Main Job Tasks:

• Oversight and Management of the operations and capital upgrades of Ohio Turnpike facilities.
• Manages engineering consultants, contractors, building service contracts, etc.
• Responsible for facility operations, repairs, renovations, etc.
• Develops construction contract plans, specifications and cost estimates for construction and reconstruction projects for Ohio Turnpike facilities including Administration Building, Toll Plazas, Service Plazas and Maintenance Facilities.
• Prepares renovation maintenance plans for larger projects within existing facilities.
• Reviews building construction plans and specifications prepared by engineering and/or architectural firms for constructability, accuracy and completeness, and for compliance with applicable codes and policies.
• Prepares and reviews construction cost estimates.
• Processes and coordinates the advertising of construction documents for bidding.
• Attends contract pre-construction meetings.
• Assists in monitoring construction progress and quality of work and conformance to contract documents.
• Resolves or assists in resolving construction related problems.
• Reviews pay requests by contractors, consultants and testing laboratories.
• Assists in monitoring contracting engineers and inspectors performance.
• Attends progress meetings at construction sites.
• Schedules and conducts contract final inspections prior to acceptance.
• Track progress of the Commission's Annual Facilities Inspection Report to ensure necessary rehabilitation is completed.
• Review code compliance with State and Local regulations.
• Evaluates and recommends procedures, standards, and/or advanced technologies to improve the operation, efficiency and environmental impact of utilities and facilities.
• Researches and applies for grants, incentives, etc. to minimize capital and operating expenditures.
• Coordinates with Engineering/Maintenance Department Trades employees for day to day management and maintenance of Commission facilities.
• Schedules and/or provides training for employees.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Operations Engineer.

• Working knowledge of architectural and building engineering concepts in design, construction, operations, and sustainability, including specification writing, plan review, contract administration, equipment and facility maintenance, budget planning, written and oral presentations.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans, specifications and related data.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid engineering/technical conclusions.
• Use statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of safety practices associated with building and facilities construction.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, regulations and specifications; including Ohio Basic Building Code, agency policies and procedures* and safety and health standards*.
• Knowledge of federal, state and trade/professional guidelines, including NEC, OBBC, ASIM, ASHRAE, ASME, API, SAE, ODOI CMS and Standard Drawings.
• Application of OSHA rules, regulations and standards including Lock-out/tag-out*, CFC handling*, Arc-Flash, etc.
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
• 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.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to incidents which may affect the service and safety of customers, the completion of contracts, and delays to contractors.
• Effectively accomplish several work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to resolve disputes among stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related curriculum is required.
• Must also be a Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of Ohio with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience, or is capable of obtaining such registration within 12 months from the date of hire, or possesses ten (10) years of experience in a responsible position involving the management of engineering and construction personnel.
• Must have familiarity with building projects, energy efficiency, renewable technology, chiller and/or boiler plants, HVAC systems and energy related building controls and related software.
• Knowledge and skill with various computer programs including AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong written and oral communications skills are required.
• Must possess and maintain a 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. Includes the ability to type and write clearly and concisely. If necessary, at times may require 24 hour per day availability for some job duties. Periodic field activities are necessary including supervision, inspection, verification and troubleshooting of turnpike facilities. The work environment includes driving and field inspections during the day and possibly 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.