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ODOT Engineering Resources

 

 ODOT Engineering Offices

 
  • CADD and Mapping Services
    This office is responsible for airborne data and image collection. The offices duties also include the photogrammetric mapping; aerial photo archiving; map and photo scanning; digital image processing; central support for ODOT survey operations; CORS system maintenance; and USGS map distribution.
  • Consultant Services
    This office oversees the ODOT programmatic posting and selection process – including notification, support, prequalification and evaluation – for consultants working with and for the department.
  • Geotechnical Engineering
    This office provides geotechnical services and support for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a safe, accessible transportation system. Functions of this office includes on-site investigating and laboratory testing for subsurface conditions and materials, and assessing risks posed by existing site conditions such as Abandoned Underground Mines.
  • Hydraulic Engineering
    This office's mission is to provide cost effective and environmentally sound solutions to surface and subsurface roadway drainage that maintains public safety by using innovative methods and materials and fostering working relationships with all our customers.
  • Pavement Engineering
    This office provides ODOT's Districts with standards, policy, procedures, data and research to allow them to provide smooth, quiet, cost effective pavements for the traveling public at a minimum of inconvenience.
  • Real Estate
    The Office of Real Estate's mission is to serve the people of Ohio by dedicating ourselves to the fair and equitable treatment of all parties affected by the purchase of right of way to further the Department of Transportation's highway projects.
  • Roadway Engineering
    This office develops engineering policies, standards, and guidelines providing technical assistance and advancing state of the art engineering practices which ensure a safe and efficient transportation system. This office assists other ODOT districts and offices by acting as a consultant by aiding in the review, design and operation of Ohio's transportation system.
  • Structural Engineering
    OSE's mission is to provide ODOT districts with standards, policy, procedures, training, design resources, data and research to allow them to continually monitor and improve the quality of ODOT’s bridge inventory. This support will enable them to provide safe, cost effective, durable and smooth riding bridges for the public, along with providing bridges that meet the needs of Ohio’s growing economy.
  • Traffic Engineering
    OTE provides expertise regarding traffic management and support for both permanent and temporary highway conditions. Responsibilities include: developing and publishing traffic control policies, standards and training materials; providing plan review, signal repair, sign design and fabrication; and evaluating new products, techniques, and concepts.
 

 OTEC

 
  • Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference (OTEC)
    The Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference is a two-day conference attended by over 2,400 people from across the United States. OTEC, co-sponsored by the ODOT and the Ohio State University, is organized to provide something for everyone interested in Ohio’s transportation industry. The program addresses the latest policies and technical information, as well as covering new ideas in transportation policies, planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, local government, and management of transportation resources.
 

 Services and Other Links

 
Services
  • CADD Support
    This resource section provides information, training and support for the MicroStation© and GEOPAK© Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs, standards and accompanying libraries used at ODOT.
  • County Engineer's Association of Ohio
    The CEAO site provides access and information for Ohio's 88 County Engineer's Offices. The CEAO also coordinated conferences, seminars, and workshops relating to engineering concerns and local transportation systems.
  • Design Reference Resource Center (DRRC)
    ODOT produces and electronically distributes many engineering related reference materials, including Design Manuals, Specifications and Standard Drawings. Visit the DRRC for alphabetical on-line access to ODOT engineering related materials and more.
Engineer in Training
  • Engineer-In-Training Program
    Each year, EIT employment opportunities are available for recent graduates with a BS in engineering at ODOT districts throughout the state, as well as the Central Office. This program offers paid on-the-job experience in specific fields, including jobs in Construction, Planning & Engineering, and Highway Management.