Engineering Associate II - EXAM

Engineering Associate II - EXAM

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Engineering Associate II - EXAM

Salary

$32.38 - $39.12 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-1032-C2

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Definition

Under direction of a professional engineer or surveyor, is responsible for performing intermediate-level paraprofessional engineering work; performs related duties as required.

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.)

• Oversees construction or traffic related projects;

• Oversees and/or performs traffic counts, signal justification studies, and signal timing checks and changes;

• Reviews, records, and prepares construction plans, specifications, and working drawings for construction projects, utility projects, pavement markings, sign layouts, and signal layouts; assists contractors and inspectors in the field with proper interpretation and clarification of plans and specifications;

• Meets with contractors about engineering related projects, forwards work to contractors, and maintains related records and expenditures;

• Operates and monitors a computerized traffic control system using closed-circuit television;

• Reviews and/or prepares estimates for construction projects;

• Makes field investigations to develop or review plans which may include determining land boundaries or easements, taking readings of monitoring equipment (e.g. capacity meters, rain gauges) to evaluate system capacity, or viewing right-of-way encroachments and needed sidewalk repairs;

• Researches courthouse records and documents in order to prepare various legal descriptions; prepares comprehensive reports and maintains files, as necessary;

• Lays out lines and grades for construction projects;

• Makes determinations of the proper location of curbs and issues sidewalk and driveway permits to contractors and property owners;

• Reviews or prepares surveys of areas to be improved for record map purposes or to give testimony in court;

• Prepares equipment and material specifications and periodic reports; inspects new equipment for conformance to specifications;

• Trains and gives instructions to subordinate personnel, coworkers, or work groups; reviews their work for accuracy and consistency;

• Operates various drafting tools such as a scale (engineer's ruler) or computer aided drafting (CAD) system;

• May utilize GIS mapping software;

• May supervise employees assigned to a particular project.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade and three (3) 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); utility line locating; performing traffic studies; 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 the experience on a year-for-year basis (thirty (30) semester/forty-give (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). 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 school grade requirement.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Reading Maps, Plans, and Drawings; GIS; Logic and Reasoning; Reading Comprehension; Problem Sensitivity; Mathematics; Sewer Tools, Equipment, Safety; Traffic Regulations; Engineering and Surveying; and 2019/2021 Excel, Outlook, and Word.

The exam is expected to be administered in October 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

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 City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

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 (614)645-7206 for further information.

01

Have you completed the twelfth school grade, possess a high school diploma, or possess a GED?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in any of the following: paraprofessional engineering or surveying work; construction project management; construction materials testing; construction inspection; plan reviews for permitting or design (i.e. architectural or engineering); utility line locating; performing traffic studies; or operating centralized control systems via computerized interface such as for traffic control or SCADA?

• I have three (3) or more years of experience in one of these areas.

• I have at least two (2) years of experience in one of these areas.

• I have at least one (1) year of experience in one of these areas.

• I have less than one (1) year of experience in one of these areas.

04

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

05

How many years of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum do you have?

• I have three (3) or more years of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.

• I have at least two (2) years of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.

• I have at least one (1) year of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.

• I have less than one (1) year of college education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum.

06

Did you attach official documentation of your education to this application? "Official documentation" is defined as a copy of an official transcript or copy of a diploma that shows your major. You MUST attach official documentation to the application to receive credit for education.

• Yes

• No, I meet the minimum qualifications through my experience

Required Question

Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs

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