As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Members of our team recently completed comprehensive Logging Operations Training, prioritizing workplace safety at every step. The session combined classroom instruction covering critical OSHA standards and best practices with hands-on practical training on essential equipment. Our training reinforced best practices for managing high-risk logging equipment with precision and care.
#TeamFCEO attended the 2025 Capital Improvements Program Luncheon hosted by ASHE (American Society of Highway Engineers) Central Ohio where we connected with industry professionals and featured our Capital Improvement Program in a presentation. The strategic networking and knowledge sharing supported our commitment to advancing infrastructure solutions in Franklin County.
This #WorkerWednesday, we proudly recognize our Records Department! This dedicated team manages essential tasks such as scanning, documenting, and organizing records, ensuring compliance with retention policies, and preserving the historical integrity of Franklin County’s infrastructure. Their role is vital to maintaining efficient record management and accessibility. We appreciate your dedication and hard work!
Doug McClain recently celebrated his 15-year milestone anniversary with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office! We sincerely appreciate Doug’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our community and contributing to the success of #TeamFCEO. Congratulations, Doug, on this remarkable achievement!
We are pleased to announce that Adam W. Fowler, P.E., P.S. was sworn in as the 10th Franklin County Engineer during a ceremonial event administered by Franklin County Commissioner John O’Grady, with his leadership team taking their oath on a separate occasion. Engineer Fowler is committed to providing safe and efficient roadway infrastructure for our community, and he looks forward to continued progress and success.
Winchester Pike, north of Bachman Road, will be closed beginning Monday, January 27, 2025, for sanitary sewer installation and pavement replacement. The closure will last approximately three (3) days, weather permitting.