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CAREERS

BUILDING A FUTURE

We hire those with integrity and character - those who want to learn and be a part of our growing team. Employees come first in a caring culture where you're given the opportunities, encouragement and tools to succeed.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Roadway Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Roadway Transportation Engineer (PE) to join our Columbus, Ohio team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with 5–10 years of experience who is looking to take on increased responsibility in the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects across Central Ohio.
You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects for ODOT, counties, the City of Columbus, and other local municipalities, including roadway widening, roundabouts, realignments, and new subdivision developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to the design of roadway and transportation improvement projects, including:

    • Roadway widening and reconstruction

    • Roundabouts and intersection improvements

    • Roadway realignments

    • New subdivision roadway infrastructure

  • Perform and oversee drainage and stormwater design, including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.

  • Coordinate with utility owners and design utility relocations

  • Design supporting infrastructure, including:

    • Waterline systems

    • Sanitary sewer systems

    • Highway lighting

  • Develop maintenance of traffic (MOT) and traffic control plans

  • Prepare quantity takeoffs and engineer’s cost estimates

  • Coordinate directly with clients including ODOT, City of Columbus, counties, and local agencies

  • Support project management tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and QA/QC

  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio

  • 5–10 years of experience in roadway/transportation engineering

  • Experience with ODOT standards and City of Columbus standards preferred

  • Proficiency in:

    • AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

  • Experience with drainage and hydraulic software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD) is a plus

  • Solid understanding of:

    • Roadway geometrics

    • MOT/traffic control design

    • Utility coordination

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with City of Columbus design standards

  • Familiarity with ODOT, county and local municipality review processes

  • Experience with plan production and agency coordination

  • Interest in project management and client-facing responsibilities

Roadway Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Roadway Project Manager (PE) to join our Columbus, Ohio team. This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of roadway transportation engineering experience who is passionate about leading projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring engineering staff.
The Roadway Project Manager will oversee the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects for ODOT, counties, the City of Columbus, and local municipalities. This individual will serve as the primary client contact, manage project budgets and schedules, provide technical leadership, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

  • Manage roadway transportation projects from proposal through final construction plans.

  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.

  • Monitor project progress, budgets, and profitability.

  • Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.

  • Lead  project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

  • Manage subconsultants and coordinate with outside agencies and utility companies.

  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) throughout project development.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Provide technical oversight and direction for roadway improvement projects, including:

  • Roadway widening and reconstruction

  • Roundabouts and intersection improvements

  • Roadway realignments

  • New subdivision roadway infrastructure

Oversee and review:

  • Drainage and stormwater design

  • Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

  • Utility coordination and relocation design

  • Waterline and sanitary sewer design

  • Highway lighting design

  • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans

  • Quantity calculations

  • Engineer's cost estimates

  • Construction plans and specifications

  • Serve as Engineer of Record when applicable.

Client & Business Development

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients including ODOT, City of      Columbus, counties, townships, and local municipalities.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication      and exceptional service.

  • Participate in project interviews and proposal development.

  • Identify opportunities for repeat work and new business.

  • Represent the firm at client meetings, public meetings, and industry events.

Leadership & Mentoring

  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.

  • Provide technical guidance and project oversight.

  • Review engineering work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with      applicable standards.

  • Foster collaboration and professional growth within the transportation team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio (or ability to obtain Ohio licensure through      reciprocity).

  • 10+ years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.

  • Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects from planning through final      design.

  • Strong working knowledge of ODOT design standards and project development      process.

  • Experience with City of Columbus, county, and local municipality standards.

  • Proficiency in:

    • AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

  • Experience with drainage and hydraulic software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD) is      preferred.

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Roadway geometrics

    • Drainage design

    • Utility coordination

    • Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

    • Cost estimating

    • Construction plan preparation

Preferred Experience

  • Successful management of multiple roadway transportation projects simultaneously.

  • Experience serving as Project Manager on ODOT and municipal transportation projects.

  • Familiarity with ODOT Local Public Agency (LPA) projects.

  • Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, and project work plans.

  • Business development and client relationship management experience.

  • Proven ability to mentor and lead engineering teams.

  • Experience presenting to clients, public agencies, and stakeholders.

Desired Skills

  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

  • Strong project management and decision-making abilities.

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong client service mindset.

  • Commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Engineering Plans Examiner

E.P. Ferris and Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Engineering Plans Examiner to review engineering plans and technical documents for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. This role plays a critical part in supporting public agencies and private clients by ensuring projects are safe, compliant, and constructible.
The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex engineering documents across multiple disciplines.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate engineering plans, calculations, and specifications for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards

  • Examine plans related to civil, structural, transportation, drainage, grading, utilities, and related engineering disciplines (scope may vary by assignment)

  • Identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, and code violations; prepare clear and concise correction comments and reports

  • Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and agency staff to resolve plan review comments

  • Provide technical guidance and interpretations of engineering codes and standards

  • Maintain accurate records of plan reviews, approvals, and revisions

  • Meet established turnaround times and service level agreements for plan review

  • Stay current with changes in engineering codes, standards, and best practices

  • Support permitting and entitlement processes as required by client agencies

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering plan review, design, or construction

  • Strong knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and regulations

  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, calculations, and technical reports

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Proficiency with standard engineering and plan review software (e.g., Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

  • Previous experience working with or for public agencies

  • Familiarity with electronic plan review systems

  • Experience in consulting or third-party plan review services

Survey Project Manager

The Survey Project Manager will be responsible for managing and producing a variety of land surveying projects from proposal through completion. This role involves technical oversight, project coordination, quality control, client communication, and oversight of both field and office personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as Project Manager for assigned surveying projects, including:

  • Boundary surveys

  • Topographic surveys

  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys

  • Right-of-way plans

  • Subdivision Plats

  • Easements, legal descriptions, and exhibits

  • Prepare and manage project proposals, schedules, and budgets

  • Communicate directly with clients and coordinate with our engineering staff

  • Plan, assign, and direct work for field and office survey staff

  • Provide professional QA/QC review prior to project delivery

  • Mentor and develop survey staff on technical standards and quality expectations


Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS) in Ohio

  • Minimum 5+ years of land surveying experience

  • Strong knowledge of boundary, ALTA standards, and right-of-way surveying

  • Experience preparing and reviewing subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits

  • Proficiency with survey software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center)

  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Construction Inspector

E.P. Ferris & Associates is looking to add qualified candidates to our team of Construction Inspection professionals. Our firm has been providing professional engineering and surveying services to the central Ohio market for more than 35 years. The continued growth of central Ohio has afforded our firm the opportunity to add team members with the goal of assisting our clients build quality infrastructure.

We are accepting resumes for full and part-time Construction Inspectors who would like to join our Municipal Department and assist with some mega Civil Engineering projects in the Central Ohio area. Position offers Full Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience in heavy construction industry with sewers, roadways and waterlines

  • The ability to read construction plans

  • Familiarity with Columbus Construction and Material Specifications

  • Valid drivers license

  • Experience operating laptops or tablets

  • Willingness to work outside, along side heavy construction equipment

Survey Crew Chief

E.P. Ferris is looking for a survey crew chief who can perform land surveying activities utilizing Trimble Robotic total stations and Trimble GPS units. Work includes boundary, topo, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and construction layout. Applicants need to have a minimum of 3 years of experience in land surveying.

Civil Engineer / Designer / Project Manager

Qualified land development Engineer/Designer/Project Manager needed with 0 to 15 years of experience to join our dynamic team of professionals; working closely with professional engineers & surveyors, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, on urban redevelopment and greenfield projects such as single family, multi-family, mixed use, hospitality & corporate campus developments. E.P. Ferris is an equal opportunity employer.

Traffic Engineer

Qualified traffic engineer needed to join our dynamic team of professionals, working closely with professional engineers on both public and private projects, including roadway, single family, multi-family, mixed use, hospitality & corporate campus developments. This position will also have the opportunity to assist our public clients with safety studies, warrants, pedestrian improvements and intersection operation reviews. E.P. Ferris is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering

  • Professional Engineer registration in Ohio, or ability to obtain

  • 5-10 years of professional experience in traffic engineering study standards and practices, and familiarity with traffic control and traffic signal design plans

  • Ability to perform and oversee preparation the preparation of traffic studies, analysis, and proficiency with Highway Capacity Software and Synchro/Sim Traffic

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Willingness to learn new skills and work collaboratively in a team environment

  • ODOT prequalification preferred for Interchange Modification Studies and Safety Studies

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BENEFITS

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave

Six and one-half Paid Holidays per Year

Health Insurance for Employee Paid for by Company

Dental and Vision Insurance for Employee Paid for by Company

$25,000 Life and AD & D Insurance Policy for Employee

Long-Term Disability Insurance Policy

Supplemental Life Insurance

401K Plan (Employer Match 50% of the first 6% of your Contribution)

Employee Bicycle Grant Program

Employee Bonus Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave

Six and one-half Paid Holidays per Year

Health Insurance for Employee Paid for by Company

Dental and Vision Insurance for Employee Paid for by Company

$25,000 Life and AD & D Insurance Policy for Employee

Long-Term Disability Insurance Policy

Supplemental Life Insurance

401K Plan (Employer Match 50% of the first 6% of your Contribution)

Employee Bicycle Grant Program

Employee Bonus Program

BENEFITS

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OUR
CORE
VALUES

Focus on client needs, not profit

Lead with Integrity and always be Honest

Work so our client doesn't have to

Client Relationships

Respond to questions, needs & issues immediately

Listen before speaking

High-Quality work product

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Competitive Base Salaries

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

BENEFITS

Competitive Base Salaries

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

BENEFITS

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