Franklin County Engineer
BRAD FOSTER, P.E., P.S.
Brad Foster, P.E., P.S. is Franklin County’s 9th County Engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and is a registered Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor in the state of Ohio. Engineer Foster began his career at the Franklin County Engineer’s Office in 2002 and has served in various roles throughout his tenure including project engineer, highway design engineer, assistant county engineer, Chief Deputy Engineer of Operations, and currently County Engineer.
During the last two decades, Engineer Foster has worked diligently to help improve the safety and quality of the county transportation system. He regularly represents the agency at the Franklin County Commissioners’ General Session and works closely with other county elected officials and administration on transportation and drainage-related issues. He upholds the agency’s collaborative mission by developing great working relationships with industry partners such as the Ohio Department of Transportation, local municipalities and townships, community partners, industry professionals, and, most importantly, the constituents of Franklin County.
Engineer Foster has administered design and construction on multiple projects in Franklin County and has been instrumental on projects such as the Groveport Road at Alum Creek Drive Improvement project, and the Alkire Road Railroad Bridge Improvement project (west of Harrisburg Pike) and has successfully coordinated several roundabout projects. Engineer Foster is an advocate of utilizing roundabouts to improve safety and efficiency in townships and surrounding communities.
Originally from Van Wert, Ohio, Engineer Foster lives in Dublin with his wife Jaime and their two children.