Engineer I (Vacancy) (Extended)
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nEngineer I (Vacancy) (Extended)
nSalary
n$37.02 - $55.52 Hourly
nLocation
nVaries by position
nJob Type
nFull-time
nJob Number
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nDepartment
n60 Columbus Water & Power
nDivision
nDivision of Water
nOpening Date
n07/08/2026
nClosing Date
n8/19/ :59 PM Eastern
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Definition
nUnder general supervision, is responsible for performing entry-level professional engineering work; performs related duties as required.
nExamples of Work
n(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
nActs as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects;
nAssigns and evaluates work of professional and technical staff;
nChecks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies;
nPrepares preliminary and final plans and specifications for minor projects; reviews and performs studies or additional research to evaluate engineering solutions;
nReviews and investigates requests and complaints received from the public; recommends corrective measures;
nInspects engineering projects for conformance to plans and specifications;
nServes as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants pertaining to specific engineering projects;
nAssists in the planning and preparation of proposals and specifications for major engineering projects;
nStays abreast of current engineering principles;
nOperates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans;
nMay do on-site investigations prior to a project;
nMay represent the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments;
nMay direct or personally engage in field surveys; makes plan-in-hand inspections of ongoing projects.
nMinimum Qualifications
nPossession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer.
nSpecialization 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.
nPossession of a valid driver’s license.
nTest/Job Contact Information
nRecruitment #: -V1
nEmployment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
nShould you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
nElizabeth Hopkins
nColumbus Water & Power
nDivision of Water
n37 W. Broad St.
nColumbus, Ohio 43215
nP: (614) 645- 8515
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nThe City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
nThe 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:
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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 for further information.
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nCity of Columbus
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