Natural resources engineer

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Engineer 3 within the Division of Water Resources, headquartered at Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin County . The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229 . To learn more about the Department of Natural Resources please visit Division of Water Resources | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do…

• Act as project manager for assigned projects, including oversight of projects assigned to lower-level engineers
• Act as lead inspector and prepare written inspection reports for assigned projects
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to lower-level staff, consultants, dam owners, and public officials
• Investigate hazard potential for dams and make recommendations regarding hazard classification to program managers
• Attend and participate in meetings, seminars, conferences, and other training opportunities to improve technical knowledge
• Starting hourly pay of $39.22/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $55.99/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to Classification & Compensation | Department of Administrative Services.
  
  

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to work hours outside of normal business hours in the office &/or in the field in the event of a dam safety or flooding emergency.

Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board AND 12 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 or 12 mos. equivalent related engineering experience.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
  
  

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Theresa Ellis, [email protected] or 614-265-6332

Unposting Date

Oct 22, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

OH Dept of Naturl Resc Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$39.22

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM, (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Skills

Analyzation

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.