Engineering Assistant

OTTAWA COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE

POSITION POSTING

The Ottawa County Engineer’s Office is accepting applications for the full time position of Engineering Assistant in the Ottawa County Engineer's Office.

A detailed job description is below. Benefit package information and employment application are available on the Ottawa County Engineer’s web site . Salary will be based upon experience, skills and qualifications.

TO APPLY: The successful candidate will be required to pass a preemployment drug screen, have a clear driving record, and is subject to a criminal background check. To be considered for the position, submit a completed application to Tina Molnar, Administrator, at [email protected] or mail it to The Ottawa County Engineer’s Office, 8247 West State Route #163, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449.

Engineering Assistant

Classification: Classified

FLSA Qualification: Not Exempt

Employment Status: Full Time, permanent

Hours of Work: Typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Revision Date: 10/05/2026

Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.00 an hour

SERIES PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Deputy Engineer is to assist with necessary engineering related functions of the office of the County Engineer. Duties will include assisting the engineering staff with public inquiries, design, data collection, and construction inspection of various road / bridge / drainage projects, and work closely with townships and the highway department on projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Licenses / Certifications:

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related technology field

Professional Engineer License (or working to obtain)

Current Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Other Qualifications

Maintain insurability by County provider

Drafting/design techniques and procedures, principles and practices

Computer aided design

Reading and interpreting construction plans

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing (includes public speaking)

Collect, analyze and interpret data

Identify existing or potential problems and formulate corrective measures

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and maintain records

Develop and maintain effective work relations with associates, supervisors, subordinates, other county employees, other professionals, other government agencies and the general public

Agency policies and procedures

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

Continuing Education requirements to retain required licenses

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

1. Work with Chief Deputy Engineer to achieve overall goals.

2. Work with staff to coordinate and implement plans as necessary to ensure overall goals are being met.

3. Understanding of road and drainage construction and overall construction management. Competency with project field inspection. Must be capable of performing field inspection duties as required by project conditions.

4. Understanding of roadway construction and design manuals.

5. Understanding of hydraulics and water conveyance methods.

6. Capable of working productively in a group setting.

7. Capable and willingness to fill in where necessary for other staff members.

8. Capable of providing technical and engineering field assistance to citizens and other units of government.

9. All other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT / TECHNOLOGY USED

Computer, hydraulic programs, CAD software, utility vehicles, trucks, motor vehicles

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require travel; may be exposed to highway and construction project conditions.

Works outside exposed to weather (i.e., including rain, lightning, humidity and hot temperatures in summer time and cold temperatures in winter) and ongoing traffic; lift 50-100 pounds; may be exposed to unpleasant surroundings to include dead animals, containers filled with human waste, diapers, ditches with water and sewage, loud noise from equipment and traffic, confined work area; digging holes; may be exposed to insects such as bees, mosquitos, flies and spiders; may be exposed to rodents to include mice and rats; may be exposed to stray dogs, dirt, dust, fumes, poison ivy/sumac and pollen.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person