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Pavements, Materials & Field Applications Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

Working knowledge of pavement engineering including: mixture types, pavement thickness design, and pavement maintenance; Working knowledge of the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction ...

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Champaign, IL · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Engineering Interns support Civil engineers in facilitating field data collection activities, conducting pavement testing assessments, and supporting other project related work across the United ...

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A Pavement Engineering job involves the design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roads, highways, and other paved surfaces. Pavement engineers analyze materials, traffic loads, environmental factors, and cost considerations to develop durable and efficient pavement structures. They work with asphalt, concrete, and other materials to ensure long-lasting roadways. Their role also includes evaluating pavement performance and recommending repair or maintenance strategies to extend the lifespan of infrastructure.

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Pavement Engineers are responsible for designing, evaluating, and maintaining roadways, runways, and other paved surfaces. On a typical day, you might analyze soil and material samples, use specialized design software to model pavement structures, conduct site inspections, or develop maintenance and rehabilitation plans for existing pavements. Collaboration is a big part of the job, as you'll often work closely with contractors, construction managers, and government agencies to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and meet quality standards. The work can involve both field and office environments, providing a dynamic and hands-on experience in infrastructure development.

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Pavements, Materials & Field Applications Engineer

Dublin, OH • On-site

Flexible Pavements of Ohio
Construction • 1 - 10 employees
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Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicates technical information and rational analysis to pavement owners (public and private) for the purpose of asphalt pavement market development;

Provides FPO members with technical assistance;

Facilitates member involvement in FPO through communication of issues between the membership and agencies regarding paving materials, techniques and specifications, environmental regulations, etc.;

Represents the interests of the industry before ODOT, OEPA, and other state, federal, and local government agencies;

Represents FPO on affiliated industry committees and associations, such as OTEC, ASHE, NAPA, etc.;

Develops training curriculum and provides instruction of such;

· Assists in developing technical and promotional publications.

Qualifications and Experience:

Registration in the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer;

Working knowledge of pavement engineering including: mixture types, pavement thickness design, and pavement maintenance;

Working knowledge of the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction & Materials Specifications;

Adept communicator capable of conveying technical information to a non-engineering audience through written word, oral presentations, and person to person.

Company Description

Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) is an association representing the interests of the asphalt paving industry in the State of Ohio.