CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
ENGINEERING DIVISION
ENGINEER IN TRAINING
JOB POSTING
POSITION: ENGINEER, ASSISTANT – E.I.T.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reports to the City Engineer, or when assigned to a specific project, the Project Engineer. Independently performs assignments concerning planning, development, design, and inspection of various public works projects. May represent the division at meetings with other government agencies and City Committees. Is responsible for the detailed phases of the division’s engineering work.
- Develops plans, specifications, and cost estimates for economical completion of projects.
- Performs investigative reviews and engineering analysis of critical conditions.
- Advises the general public on matters of City policy.
- May review submissions to the City such as subdivision plans and building permit site plans. May issue permits after reviewing application.
- Attends meetings concerning the planning of projects. Meets with owner and/or contractors, as may be needed, in resolving scheduling of work involving City operated facilities.
- Assists the City Engineer in review of the work with consulting engineers working on projects for the City or private developments within the City.
- Prepares applications or reports to other government agencies, certificates concerning joint funding of public works projects.
- Meets with and advises other City department heads concerning complex maintenance procedures.
- Prepares drawings using CAD.
- Organizes and updates existing record drawings.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must have a thorough knowledge of Civil Engineering practices
- Knowledgeable in the Microsoft suite of programs
- Ability to learn AUTOCAD
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Ideal candidate must be a graduate or a junior or senior in a college or university with (or pursuing) a Bachelor’s Degree with major study in Civil Engineering or related fields such as Environmental Engineering.
Must possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate from the State of Ohio Board of Registration for Engineers and Surveyors or a registration as an EIT from another state, or be eligible to apply for the examination and obtain the EIT certification from the Ohio Board within one year from the date of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Work is performed in both an office and outdoor settings. The work requires inspection and oversight of operations of various plant, building, facility and construction sites, both public and private and requires exposure to construction sites, water and wastewater plants, old landfills, brownfields, and other sites.
- Hand-eye coordination is necessary for the operation of equipment and vehicles, computers, various office and mechanical equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Work involves walking, bending, squatting, climbing, lifting, talking, writing, typing, hearing; using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to focus.
- The employee may be required to push, pull or lift 30 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate although severe noise will occasionally be encountered.
- The employee will be required to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, occasionally encountering extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, hot and cold temperatures, etc.; work near mechanical equipment; in confined spaces; in excavations and traffic while encountering noise, dust, vibration, fumes, etc..
TO APPLY:
Complete and return a City of Elyria Employment Application Form available on the city website https://www.cityofelyria.org/department/human-resources/ along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position. All application materials must be received by Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm.
E-Mail the application to:
Or mail/deliver to:
Human Resources
Elyria City Hall, Suite 103
131 Court Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Elyria does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, military status, veteran’s status, genetic information, disability, ancestry, familial status, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.