| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Salary | $33.03–$49.54 Per Hour |
Engineering Associate III (Vacancy)
Salary
$33.03 - $49.54 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-1104-V5
Department
60 Columbus Water & Power
Division
Division of Water
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
This Engineering Associate III is in the Division of Water (DOW), Distribution Engineering, Plan Review Group.
Under general direction of a professional engineer or surveyor, this person will be responsible for:
Hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am-4:00 pm.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of a section, unit, or project involving paraprofessional engineering work;
Plans and coordinates the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and drawings for construction, utility, traffic, mechanical, or electrical projects;
Organizes and maintains working files of plans, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and other pertinent data related to projects;
Consults with private contractors, engineers, and property owners concerning construction projects, traffic related problems, or the feasibility of providing electrical services;
Plans, arranges, and coordinates the work of projects performed by private contractors, engineering firms, and City forces;
Reviews calculations of equipment, material, and labor cost estimates for projects and makes recommendations to superiors;
Coordinates the work of projects under construction and establishes priorities for estimated completion dates;
Compiles data and prepares comprehensive technical reports that may include budgetary, project summary, or regulatory compliance (e.g. Ohio EPA, Army Corps of Engineers) information;
Maintains records and expenditures related to construction projects;
Reviews plans for compliance to assess multiple factors such as geographic boundaries, scope of work, compliance with directives, compliance with service requirements (utilities, traffic, etc), or other guiding factors;
Evaluates progress of projects in the field and conformance to plans; considers features of site in the field;
Utilizes computer aided drafting (CAD) and GIS mapping software;
May prepare applications and submit the required documentation for federal, state, and capital improvement programs;
May assist professional engineers in construction, traffic, mechanical, or electrical projects;
May supervise employees assigned to a particular section, unit, or project.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of the twelfth school grade and five (5) years of experience performing paraprofessional engineering or surveying work; construction project management; construction materials testing; construction inspection; plan reviews for permitting or design (i.e. architectural or engineering); or operating centralized control systems via computerized interface such as for traffic control or SCADA. Substitution(s): College education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the experience on a year-for-year basis. Completion of a vocational program in engineering, drafting, construction management, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the experience. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade requirement.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-1104-V5
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Alisha Ardolino
Columbus Water & Power
Division of Water
37 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-3751
E: aaardolino@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 Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys 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.
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Employer City of Columbus
Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone (614) 645-8301